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Tax-efficient insurance for when you can’t work as a contractor
Income protection comes into its own when illness or injury strikes. If you’re unable to work, this tax-efficient cover steps in with a financial buffer.
Income shifting and the settlements legislation for small companies
Guide to the UK settlements legislation and income shifting rules, from the historic Section 660 to the Arctic Systems case and current HMRC challenges.
A contractor’s guide to DBS (criminal record) checks
DBS Checks, also known as Police Checks. Why do contractors need such Criminal Record Checks?
Contracting in IT Project Management in 2025: what to expect
Contracting as an IT project manager for the last two years has not been easy with hiring freezes and project delays. What is the market outloook for 2025?
Security clearance guide for contractors – with an expert’s top tips
To hold security clearance as a contractor you must go through a process called National Security Vetting. Here’s how, by Reed’s Keith Rosser.
How to choose the right solicitor for your contracting business
A solicitor can offer advice on a range of contracting issues, from checking contract wording to resolving client disputes and late payment problems.
Why the MSC legislation needs to be consigned to history
It’s time to scrap the MSC rules policing UK contracting. Here’s why.
Five areas where HMRC’s Spotlight 67 on MSCs could be better
It’s unclear if the taxman’s guidance can contain the MSC fiasco, or will just end up pre-dating more ‘contractor accountant’-type investigations.
HMRC’s own Spotlight shows its MSC legislation to be bizarre
An update on the Revenue’s roundabout way to obtain national insurance contains warning lights, an unhelpful example and a thought to perish.