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Read the 10-Step Guide →How to change umbrella companies – a stress-free guide to switching providers
If you’re an umbrella company employee unhappy with the service you are receiving, how do you change providers? Initially, it may sound rather daunting. However, changing umbrella companies is a straightforward process in reality. … [more]
Do you have enough experience to be an IT contractor?
In this Contractor FAQ, one of our readers asks whether her relative lack of experience in the permanent world would be a problem when searching for her first IT contract role. … [more]
Free IR35 contract template downloads for contractors
To successfully avoid IR35, both the terms of a contract for services, and the working practices of the individual providing these services must demonstrate that the worker is in business on their own account, and not merely a disguised employee. … [more]
TAAR: How long do you have to wait to start a new company after an MVL?
One of the reasons individuals choose to undergo a Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) for their company is the favourable personal tax treatment of final funds. Unlike striking off a company, where final net assets over £25,000 are taxable as … [more]
Does IR35 apply to umbrella company employees?
IR35 has profoundly impacted the contracting world over the past 25 years. How do these tax rules affect umbrella company employees? … [more]
How do I switch from being a sole trader to a limited company?
Many freelancers become sole traders when starting out in business, seeing this as the right option for them at the time. What happens if you want to form a company in the future? … [more]
Key things to look out for before signing a contract
Due to the emphasis often placed on IR35, contractors may enter into contractual agreements without fully understanding the practicality and implications of the other provisions. … [more]
What if your client or recruitment agent fails to pay on time?
Whether you’re working directly for the client or via a recruitment agent, late payments are an unacceptable and all too common problem for contractors. … [more]
Loyalty points and tax: what limited company directors need to know
There are hundreds of loyalty schemes available to shoppers, from supermarkets to airlines. Many contractors wonder whether they can benefit personally from the points collected when making company purchases. … [more]
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