IT Contractor Essentials
Very few people regret their decision to break with traditional employment and start out on their own. Our site provides all the information you'll need to operate a successful professional contracting business - whether you're thinking of taking the plunge, or if you're a seasoned pro.
The draft legislation which will make the off-payroll private sector IR35 rules law in April 2020 has been published today. With few amendments made, it disregards the concerns expressed by respondents to the recent consultation. … [more]
When the 'off-payroll' IR35 rules are extended to the private sector in April 2020, 'small companies' will be excluded as things currently stand. However, the exclusion itself may cause more complications for clients to deal with. … [more]
What should contractors do to appear more business-like? It is surprisingly easy to create a professional business identity these days - thanks, in no small part, to web technology. … [more]
Today, ten contracting organisations signed a joint letter to the two Conservative leadership candidates, asking them to urgently reconsider two damaging pieces of legislation - IR35 (off-payroll) and the Loan Charge. … [more]
Many major tax and business groups have called for the IR35 off-payroll private sector reforms to be delayed until at least April 2021, as businesses simply won't be ready to cope with the changes as things stand. … [more]
As a contractor, your client may require you to travel as part of your contract duties - whether this involves a quick meeting on the other side of London, or an international trip for a week. … [more]
With hundreds of prospective accountancy firms to choose from, this table lists the monthly fees charged by some of the UK’s leading specialist accountants. … [more]
With the array of booming economies worldwide, it’s no wonder that so many skilled workers are seeking employment abroad. However, whilst there are plenty of reasons to look for opportunities overseas, there are a variety of potential risks that … [more]
The number one question many umbrella companies are asked by their employees is: "why am I paying employers' national insurance contributions?" - here we provide the answer and explain what other costs are payable by umbrella contractors. … [more]
The main method company owners use to draw down business profits is by distributing dividends to the company's shareholders. In most cases, this is a simple process, but what happens if you mistakenly declare dividends which are greater than the … [more]
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