IT Contractor Essentials
All the information, tools and resources you need to operate a successful professional contracting business.
Contractor Calculators | IR35 Calculator | Dividend Calculator
What is IR35? | IR35 insurance | IR35 History | IR35 Contract Templates
Become a Contractor | Set Up a Company | Limited vs. Umbrella
List of Accountants | How to switch providers | Do you need one?
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]
Whether you’re working directly for the client or via a recruitment agent, late payments are an unacceptable - and all too common - occurrence for IT contractors. … [more]
As a company director, your accountant is likely to be your most important and trusted source of professional expertise while running your business. But what happens if things go wrong? … [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]
Many people have outstanding student loans when they start contracting, but how do you calculate and make repayments if you work through your own limited company? … [more]
If you've traded cryptoassets for a profit, you might assume that any gains you make are tax-free. However, this is not the case. … [more]
For many IT contractors hearing the word “networking” causes a cold shiver to run down their spines. It conjures up images of stuffy conference rooms, drab food and forced awkward small talk. … [more]
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]
If you work through a limited company, you're not the business, even if you're the company's sole owner. But how do shares work, who can be a shareholder, and what are your rights and responsibilities? … [more]
Here is a list of the Top 10 most commonly asked questions by umbrella company employees, based on our experiences of working with umbrella providers (and contractors) over the past 10 years. … [more]
