Contract Eye - for New IT Contractors

• Home
• News
• Start-Up Guides
• Umbrella Company
• Limited Company
• Tax / Accounting
• IT Contractor Rates
• IR35
• IT Contractor Insurance
• Money / Investing
• IT Contracts / Work
• Directory
• About Us

     

Contractor Start-Up Guides

Start-Up Guide :: How to become an IT contractor
Once you have decided that IT contracting is something that you would like to do, there are a number of stages you will need to negotiate before starting work on your first contract.
(Jul 3, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Contractor umbrella companies
How contractor umbrella companies work, and how to choose the best scheme for you.
(Jun 25, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Limited or umbrella company?
Which trading structure should you use when you start our as an IT contractor - limited company or umbrella company?
(Jun 15, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Contractor limited companies
How a contractor limited company works, and how to decide if its the right structure for you to trade under.
(Jun 11, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Pros and cons of IT contracting
We look at the main positive and negative aspects of being an IT contractor, from the greater freedoms it brings, to the lack of security you might experience.
(May 19, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: IT contractor insurance
What types of business insurance cover should IT contractors consider taking out?
(Feb 16, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: What is IR35?
An overview of the notorious IR35 tax legislation. What contractors need to do to avoid the IR35 trap, and what if you're caught by the IR35 rules.
(Jan 22, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Risks and rewards of IT contracting
What are the risks and rewards of becoming an IT contractor - the potential to earn more money and freedom versus risk. How does the economic downturn affect this equation.
(Jan 21, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Contractor recession survival tips
With rates on the slide and the number of contract openings shrinking, what can IT contractors do to ensure they get through the current market downturn intact?
(Jan 19, 2009 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: 10 contractor success tips
Ten tips for IT contractor success: From having the right skills, to gaining contract renewals, and keeping on the right side of IR35 and the tax man.
(Oct 22, 2008 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Contractor tax and accounting
Overview of the taxation and accounting requirements for IT contractors working via a limited company or umbrella company.
(Mar 8, 2008 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Finding and securing IT contracts
Once you have decided that IT contracting is the life for you, the next step is to find your first IT contract.
(Feb 20, 2008 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Before you start contracting
If you're thinking about becoming an IT contractor, it's worth taking some time to go over what is involved before taking the leap into the contracting world.
(Feb 13, 2008 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: Contractor banking, financial services
An overview of IT contractor banking, and an overview of the financial service products available to contractors.
(Nov 29, 2007 in Start-Up Guides )

Start-Up Guide :: IT contract negotiations
Once you have been offered an IT contract, you will need to negotiate both the rate you will be paid and consider the implications of IR35 before signing any contract.
(Jul 13, 2007 in Start-Up Guides )

Back to top

Search Contract Eye

Our Partners

Quay Accounting IR35 experts, fixed fee

Hiscox Office Insurance Instant Online Quote

Free IR35 / Tax Review Call ICS - 0800 195 3750

Contractor Accountants Full Service, Fixed Fee!

Parasol PAYE umbrella Award winning service

IR35 Insurance Essential Protection

IT Contractor Pensions The last great tax break

Key Services

Income Protection Don't get "crunched"!

Contractor Ltd Company Instant online formation

IT Contractor Life Cover Protect your dependants

Critical Illness Cover Comprehensive cover

IT Contractor Mortgages Based on hourly rates!

IT Contractor Guides

Contractor Umbrella Umbrella Co. Guides

Limited Companies IT Contractor Guide

IT Contractor Rates How much can you earn?

IT Contractor Accountant Accountancy Directory

Corporation Tax IT Contractor Guide

IT Contractor Mortgages How to get the best rates

Contractor Insurance Are you covered?

Contractor Banking Choose a bank account

IR35 Contract Contract review guide

What is IR35? Guide to the tax rules

IR35 Insurance Tax investigation cover

Professional Indemnity IT contractor cover

Umbrella Companies Links to key providers

Overseas contractors Contracting on a UK visa

Security Clearance How do you get it?