IT Contractor Essentials
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Here is a list of the Top 10 most commonly asked questions by umbrella company employees, based on our experience working with umbrella providers and contractors over the past decade. … [more]
Accommodation costs are a common expense for limited companies, particularly for contractors and consultants who frequently travel for work. … [more]
One of our readers has recently been offered a contract role 200 miles away from home. Can he claim the cost of renting accommodation against his limited company’s tax bill? … [more]
One of the main attractions of working through your own company is that the liability of shareholders is limited. So, to what extent is the liability of company directors limited? … [more]
You are entitled to receive holiday pay as an umbrella company contractor. Here we look at what holiday pay is, and how it is calculated. … [more]
Investing in improving your skills or those of your employees can give you a crucial edge when it comes to pitching for new contracts. However, before funding training via your limited company, it’s important to know what you can - and cannot - claim … [more]
As a contractor, you may work directly for a client, without the involvement of a recruitment agency. Here we look at the benefits of working directly and look at some of the pitfalls. … [more]
The main purpose of IR35 is to remove the tax advantage of taking income as dividends where, in practice, the contractor is working more like an employee than a genuinely independent business. … [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]
The contractor CV has been declared dead many times, but in 2025, it is still essential in your quest to secure contract work. … [more]
