To hold security clearance as a contractor, you must go through a process called National Security Vetting. Here’s how, by Reed’s Keith Rosser. … [more]
Security clearance guide for contractors – with an expert’s top tips
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Read the 10-Step Guide →The key factors which determine your IR35 status
A number of key factors are used to establish employment status - whether an individual's contract work is caught by IR35 or not. … [more]
Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) – guide for umbrella employees
The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) were introduced in 2010 and came into effect on the 1st of October 2011. Although the legislation is complex, the premise is simple: to protect temporary workers employed through staffing agencies. … [more]
Does a limited company need a separate bank account?
If you incorporate a new limited company for contracting, do you have to set up a separate bank account? … [more]
Limited company directors and working from home expenses
Many limited company owners work from home, either regularly or occasionally. But which household expenses can you legitimately claim against your company's tax bill? … [more]
Finding contract work – complete guide for IT contractors in 2025
There are many ways to find contract work in 2025, either directly with end-clients or via recruitment agencies. With tough competition for the best roles and ongoing economic uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to use every available channel … [more]
New Loan Charge review condemned as a ‘farce’ and a ‘sham’
The government has announced a 'review' into the Loan Charge, a controversial measure that retrospectively targets the users of disguised remuneration schemes. But what exactly is being reviewed? … [more]
Do I need to inform HMRC if I pay my wife a small salary via my company?
A reader asks if he needs to inform the authorities if he wants to pay his wife a small salary for administrative work done for his company. The question has been answered by James Poyser. … [more]
The Key Information Document explained for contractors and agency workers
Since April 2020, all recruitment agencies have been required to furnish applicants with a Key Information Document (KID) before they sign up. Here we explain what this requirement involves, what contractors should look out for, and how the KID fits … [more]
Can my agent force me to use a particular umbrella company?
If you find a contract through a recruitment agency and want to use an umbrella company, can the agent insist you use a provider on their preferred supplier list (PSL)? What if I want to use a different umbrella? … [more]
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