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IT Contractor Start-Up Guides

Our 7-part guide to starting up in business as an IT Contractor - from finding your first IT Contract, to dealing with agents and clients. More in-depth guides to everything from IT contractor tax, to IR35 and umbrella companies, can be found in our other main sections.

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IT Contracting on a UK Work Visa - Advice
This article looks at the 4 most common work visas for expat professionals and the contracting options (Umbrella Company or Contractor Limited Company) available with each.

Introduction to Financial Services for IT Contractors
The financial benefits of setting up as an IT contractor can be substantial. This article details the key components of contractor finance; the pitfalls and the benefits.

Starting Out :: 1. Before You Start
If you're thinking about becoming an IT contractor, it's worth taking some time to go over what is involved.

Starting Out :: 2. 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.

Starting Out :: 3. 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.

Starting Out :: 4. Limited Company or Umbrella?
There are several ways to set up as an IT Contractor of Freelancer - most choose either to set up a Limited Company, or join an Umbrella Company.

Starting Out :: 5. IT Contractor Tax and Accounting
Overview of the taxation and accounting requirements of running a Limited Company, or working via an Umbrella Company

Starting Out :: 6. Tax Issues: IR35 and Section 660
An overview of the two main tax talking points within the IT contracting industry - IR35 and Section 660.

Starting Out :: 7. Insurance, Banking, Financial Services
An overview of IT Contractor Banking, Insurance and Financial Services.