Ever since the Government first announced its intention to introduce 'off-payroll' rules within the public sector, the inevitable question has been asked - will these changes be extended to the private sector? … [more]
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Using the Small Claims Court without engaging a solicitor
Whether you’re a freelance contractor or run a small business, one of the most difficult things to manage is cash flow – especially if clients owe you money and you’re having trouble getting them to pay. … [more]
Set up a website for your contracting business – 20 tips
Here are some tips from the ITContracting team to help you create an online presence for your contracting business - and avoid the many potential pitfalls which await the unprepared! … [more]
PAYE – complete payroll guide for contractors
The PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) system collects income tax and National Insurance liabilities from employees' earnings. Here we look at how PAYE works for contractors, and how to set up your company payroll. … [more]
IR35 in the public sector – the good, the bad and the ugly
Following news that a consultation will take place on extending the off-payroll IR35 rules to the private sector, Paul Gough asks whether this is just putting off the inevitable, or is the Chancellor going to take a proper look at the good, the bad … [more]
GDPR – a headache for businesses, an opportunity for contractors
GDPR, or the European General Data Protection Regulation, comes into effect on 25th May 2018. It’s a new regulation that every business in the country needs to be aware of, but what exactly is GDPR and how is it likely to affect clients and … [more]
How long should your CV be? The 2-page myth
Matt Craven explains why so many people are fixated on CV length, and provides some useful advice for contractors seeking to impress potential clients and agents. … [more]
FT, Times report on IR35 ‘off payroll’ extension rumours
Reports in The Times and FT over the past few days suggest that the Treasury may be considering extending the 'off-payroll' IR35 rules to the private sector. … [more]
Limited company directors – five tax traps to watch out for
If you're thinking about starting up, or have been working via your own limited company for some time, there are a number of potential tax traps lying in wait for unsuspecting directors! … [more]
Why have the public sector IR35 reforms failed so badly?
The Government implemented new 'off-payroll' measures to enforce IR35 within the public sector from April 2017 onwards. Rather than being a revenue-generating success for HMRC, the implementation of the new rules has been a disaster. Together with … [more]
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