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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, transferring data across borders has become a complex and crucial consideration for UK IT professionals and contractors. … [more]
There is no legal obligation to hire an accountant if you're setting up a limited company. However, there are some very good reasons to do so. … [more]
In guides which outline 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 'hassle' involved). … [more]
One of the reasons individuals choose to undergo a Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) for their company is the favorable personal tax treatment of final funds. Unlike striking off a company, where final net assets over £25,000 are taxable as … [more]
The government has published a consultation on proposals to tackle non-compliance in the umbrella company market. Now used by 500,000 people in numerous types of roles, it seems incredible that there is neither a legal definition of what an 'umbrella … [more]
As owner and director of your own small business or personal service company, no doubt one of the key reasons you decided to incorporate was to limit your liability. … [more]
As a would-be IT contractor, one of your first tasks is to decide which business structure to work under, either a limited or an umbrella company. … [more]
To successfully avoid IR35, both the terms of a contract for services, and the working practices of the individual providing these services must demonstrate that the worker is in business on their own account, and not merely a disguised employee. … [more]
If you want to set up a limited company in 2023, here are ten essential things you need to know in advance. … [more]
When the 'off-payroll' IR35 rules were extended to the private sector in April 2021, 'small companies' were excluded from the legislation. Here we explain how this exclusion works, and answer some frequently asked questions. … [more]
