If you have decided to join an umbrella company, there are dozens of options out there. Here we look at some important questions to ask potential providers. … [more]
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Marriage Allowance – who is eligible for this £252/year tax break?
Are you one of the millions of people who are eligible to claim the Marriage Allowance, but haven't done so yet? Here we explain how this allowance - worth £252 per year - works, and how to claim it. … [more]
What are the typical duties and responsibilities of a contractor accountant?
If you decide to contract through your own limited company, you'll need to engage an accountancy firm to handle your tax and accounting requirements, unless you're confident in doing it yourself. … [more]
Legal considerations when developing and supplying software as a business
Developing and supplying software as a business requires careful attention to legal considerations to protect the interests of both your business and your customers. … [more]
What to do if your umbrella company goes bust
When an umbrella company goes bust or files for liquidation, hundreds of contractors can be left without pay. This worrying scenario can cause umbrella contractors a great deal of concern, but there are ways to mitigate the problem, by catching the … [more]
Corporation Tax rise – do you have more than one company?
With the Corporation Tax hike only a few months away, if you have more than one limited company, you need to be aware of new 'Associated Companies' rules, which make things even more complicated. … [more]
IT contractors and VAT – what it is, how to register, avoid penalties
Value Added Tax is a tax on most goods and services in the UK. If you're setting up a limited company, chances are you will also register for VAT. Here is our guide to VAT: what it is, how to register, how to de-register, and how to avoid penalties. … [more]
What taxes do IT contractors pay?
There are two ways to maximise your take-home pay as a contractor: negotiate the best contract rate, and don't pay more tax than you have to. … [more]
How does an umbrella company work? 10-step walkthrough + examples
Umbrella companies have flourished over the past decade in the UK, and can offer a ‘hassle free’ business structure to operate under for many contractors. Here, with a 10-step walkthrough, we explain how umbrella companies work in practice. … [more]
Dividend vouchers & board meeting minutes – template downloads
When a company's directors declare a dividend, two documents must be produced - board meeting minutes and a dividend voucher for each shareholder. … [more]
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