IT Contractor Essentials
All the information, tools and resources you need to operate a successful professional contracting business.
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Become a Contractor | Set Up a Company | Limited vs. Umbrella
List of Accountants | How to switch providers | Do you need one?
The current consultation into extending the so-called 'off-payroll' (IR35) rules to the private sector is just the latest in a series of targeted tax strikes against professional contractors which goes back almost two decades. … [more]
Being a contractor is like running your own small business. You're completely reliant on yourself for finding the next source of contract work, and for selling yourself to prospective clients and recruiters. So, could you benefit from marketing your … [more]
An IR35 expert answers our questions on the 'Right of Substitution' - considered to be the most important test in determining employment status. It is also a topic which generates more questions from contractors than almost any other. … [more]
As a professional contractor or small business owner, you may require legal guidance at some point. Typically, solicitors are able to offer advice on a wide range of issues, from checking over contracts to resolving disputes between you and clients - … [more]
As a limited company contractor, you can choose to voluntarily shut down your company and remove it from the Companies House register. This means the company will cease to exist and you won’t face any more administrative duties or running costs for … [more]
The CV has been the cornerstone of job hunting for decades, and reports of its imminent death as a crucial tool for finding contract work are almost certainly 'greatly exaggerated'. … [more]
The Government has launched its long-awaited consultation into 'off-payroll working' (IR35) in the private sector. … [more]
A contractor won a key IR35 case against HMRC this week, which casts further doubt on the taxman's ability to accurately recognise IR35 status. … [more]
If you are considering becoming a contractor, or are a seasoned veteran, here are 10 success tips from the IT Contracting team to help you get the most out of your contracting career. … [more]
Ever wondered who sets the rates for contract roles, how to get a prospective client to increase what they're willing to pay, or how to squeeze an agent's commission in your favour? … [more]
