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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]
If you're looking for a new umbrella company, chances are you will conduct some online research as part of the vetting process. Here we consider why you should treat online 'reviews' with a degree of skepticism. … [more]
Despite recent changes to IR35, which in most cases means contractors’ clients are tasked with assessing IR35 status, it remains in a contractor’s best interests to ensure their compliance and that the service they provide is genuinely outside of … [more]
Company secretaries are usually appointed to help directors complete their statutory duties and carry out other tasks relating to corporate governance. … [more]
Recruitment companies often operate preferred supplier lists of umbrella companies they work with. Here we consider how a PSL works in reality, and what happens if a candidate wants to use a different umbrella. … [more]
Just over a year since the introduction of the Off Payroll rules in the private sector, the Public Accounts Committee has released a damning report on the implementation. A new contractor survey backs up the findings. … [more]
If you buy a car via your own limited company, there are several tax considerations to take into account. Read our no-nonsense guide to work out the real cost. … [more]
One of your first tasks as a would-be IT contractor is to decide which business structure to work under: a limited or umbrella company. … [more]
Recently introduced IR35 reform in the private sector presented a host of challenges to contractors, along with the businesses that place and engage them. Here we have included some of the most common FAQs we get asked about these changes, which were … [more]
If you have decided to set up a limited company in 2022, 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 is processed … [more]
