IT Contractor Essentials
Very few contractors regret their decision to break with traditional employment and start out on their own. Our site provides all the information you'll need to operate a successful professional contracting business - whether you're thinking of taking the plunge, or if you're a seasoned pro.
Not all contractors start work with a signed contract in place. Here we consider the risks this may involve, and why a contract doesn't necessarily have to be in writing for it to be legally binding. … [more]
Recruitment is a cut-throat industry at times; experienced and inexperienced candidates alike can unwittingly fall into the same traps over and over again as they tread the job boards in search of their next contract. … [more]
If you are a limited company owner, you have a number of monthly, quarterly and yearly tax and accounting deadlines to keep on top of. Read this guide to make sure you don't end up on the wrong side of HMRC. … [more]
When I read a typical article outlining the pros and cons of contracting via different business structures, the umbrella option is usually labelled as 'hassle free', whereas the limited company path is the 'tax efficient route' (albeit with some … [more]
HMRC has provoked the contracting community further by admitting that its online employment status tool (CEST) does not account for the Mutuality of Obligation (MOO), which is often cited as a key factor in IR35 case law. … [more]
Every private limited company and limited liability partnership registered in the UK is required to submit a confirmation statement to Companies House each year. So what does this statement contain, and how often must it be submitted? … [more]
If you have decided to trade via your own limited company, you have to submit an application to Companies House, the registrar of companies. Here, we've listed 10 bits of information you need to collect in advance to ensure your formation can be … [more]
Since the implementation of the Intermediaries Legislation (IR35) in April 2000, the onus has fallen on professional contractors to prove that their contracts are not caught by the IR35 rules. In this article, we look at the role of professional IR35 … [more]
Contractors who have used disguised remuneration schemes in the past may be subject to the 2019 Loan Charge - retrospective taxation on a scale not seen before. We look at what this means for those involved. … [more]
Capital allowances allow you to claim tax relief on assets you buy for your business. The value of these items can be offset against your company's profits over time. So how do capital allowances work in practice? … [more]
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