IT Contractor Essentials
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HMRC's April 2026 tax liability shift, confirmed on 21st July, represents the biggest change in umbrella sector accountability. This new legislation is coming, and IT recruitment organisations that work with umbrella companies need to act now or face … [more]
When incorporating a new UK private limited company, directors must register Articles of Association with Companies House. These Articles set out the company's internal governance 'rule book'. Here we explain what the Model Articles contain, and … [more]
From 6th April 2026, the Government will shift liability for unpaid tax from non-compliant umbrella companies to recruitment agencies and end clients. … [more]
As owner and director of your own small business or personal service company, no doubt one of the key reasons you decided to incorporate was to limit your liability. … [more]
You may have heard your accountant or lender talk about your “balance sheet” and “profit and loss account”. What do these terms mean, and what information can these documents provide you about your company? … [more]
The words "freelancer" and "contractor" are often used interchangeably, but they describe quite different ways of independent working. … [more]
The Cycle to Work scheme is a government initiative set up to promote health and reduce environmental pollution. In this guide, we look at how limited companies and their employees can benefit from the scheme in a tax-efficient way. … [more]
As a result of the April 2021 Off Payroll changes, more individuals than ever are using umbrella companies. In an unregulated industry, the consequences of choosing an unscrupulous provider can be severe. … [more]
Setting up a limited company in the UK remains remarkably inexpensive, even with the 2024 and 2026 fee increases. There are several ways to set up your own limited company. Go direct via Companies House, hire an accountant, or use a company formation … [more]
After more than 20 years of running contractor sites, the same two complaints about accountants keep arriving in our inbox at IT Contracting: missed deadlines and poor communication. … [more]
