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| News |
| Contractor site says BBC plans to cull contractor numbers |
| Accountants exploit Treasury access to help clients avoid tax |
| Rise in claims against tax avoidance scheme providers |
| Shares for rights proposals reinstated by Commons |
| Contractor company dividends not at risk following PA Holdings bonus ruling |
| Government departments reminded over security clearance prejudice |
| PCG plans legal action over public sector contractor rules |
| Budget 2013 - key points and industry reaction for IT contractors |
| Government targets offshore payroll companies |
| Budget 2013 - what can IT contractors expect? |
| Are you reclaiming the business expenses you are entitled to? |
| HMRC deal with Isle of Man to clamp down on offshore tax avoidance |
| Time needed to complete IT job interview process doubles |
| Two IT consultants sent down for tax evasion and fraud |
| Committee calls on Government to 'name and shame' tax avoidance scheme providers |
| Most contractors prefer contracting to traditional 'employment' |
| Tax return process a 'challenge' for ranks of new freelancers |
| IT developer outsourced his entire job to Chinese freelancers |
| Online freelance hiring set to surge in 2013 |
| Parasol takes lead on umbrella company expenses reforms |
| Stringfellows' dancer found to be 'self employed' as EAT decision reversed |
| Contractors who pay VAT late likely to attract greater HMRC scrutiny |
| Autumn Statement - Controlling Persons proposals dropped, pension benefits slashed |
| The construction payroll scandal that costs Treasury billions |
| Contractor pay gap narrowing between the sexes |
| Value of Inheritance Tax reliefs slashed by effects of inflation |
| MPs urge Government to crack down on dodgy umbrella schemes |
| Chancellor's Autumn Statement - what can contractors expect on Dec 5th? |
| HMRC slammed over tax avoidance schemes |
| Freelance innovation helps create permanent jobs |
| Happy National Freelancers Day! |
| North American contractor numbers expected to soar |
| Interim Managers could help BBC through crisis |
| BBC to use new 'employment test' for contractors and freelancers |
| Finance firm says 100,000 contractors would be better off by going limited |
| Are contractors prepared for April 2013 RTI payroll changes? |
| Top 10 technology trends for 2013 - could IT contractors benefit? |
| Tough trading conditions fail to slow freelancing boom |
| Are limited company BBC staff destined for the payroll? |
| New guide to setting up as a freelancer published |
| PCG warns Government not to overreact following PAC off-payroll report |
| Committee slams use of limited companies by public sector workers |
| New cash flow solution for contractors |
| HMRC targets latest set of tax dodgers - including lawyers |
| Contract placements unaffected by summer slowdown |
| Many IT contractors unwilling to pay for training |
| New service slashes transaction costs for freelancers who are paid online |
| IT contracting viewed by most as a career choice |
| PCG issues practical advice for public sector contractors |
| Contractors shunning public sector roles due to tax rule changes |
| Tax body says new rules not needed to tackle off-payroll remuneration |
| Controlling persons legislation should not apply to short-term contracts |
| Government threatens existence of public sector contractors |
| BBC questioned over payments to limited company freelancers |
| Interim demand strong, but industry concerned by off payroll proposals |
| Contractors should seek out free business banking deals |
| Now Government to investigate BBC off payroll activity |
| IT pros getting older, gender gap on the rise |
| Do we pay too much tax in the UK? |
| Ltd contractors should be aware of major payroll changes in 2013 |
| Interim Managers could suffer from controlling person proposals |
| PCG vs. IR35 - new book chronicles the early days |
| HMRC investigates Jersey-based K2 tax avoidance scheme |
| Contractors' Handbook - expert guide to contracting |
| Treasury clampdown on tax avoidance schemes - GAAR consultation begins |
| Limited companies delaying dividends until 2013 top rate cut |
| LinkedIn contractors urged to update details following site hack |
| Government to clampdown on public sector IT contractors |
| Government limited company proposals - an extraordinary over-reaction? |
| Another part of Sunday Solutions umbrella operation wound up |
| EAT rules that Stringfellows dancer is an employee |
| 2,000 public sector workers using own limited companies |
| IT Industry Awards open for entries |
| Clients unimpressed with contractor recruitment agencies |
| London top, Northern Ireland bottom of umbrella contractor pay rankings |
| Most IT professionals prefer stability of permanent employment |
| City-based IT contractor found guilty of tax evasion |
| Has the Coalition actually increased the red tape burden? |
| Using the correct SIC code on company Annual Returns |
| LinkedIn gaining ground, but old fashioned CV not dead yet |
| Contractors fear public sector limited company snub |
| Interim body concerned about Budget IR35 announcement |
| Crackdown on personal service companies in 2013? |
| Why limited company contractors are not tax dodgers |
| Budget 2012 - Key points for contractors |
| Survey shows contracting continues to grow in popularity |
| Another Sunday Solutions umbrella scheme wound up |
| Small firms wasting billions by not going limited |
| PCG tells press that contractors must not be bullied |
| Demand for contractors strong, mainly unaffected by Agency Workers Regs |
| More pressure put on Chancellor to scrap 50p income tax rate |
| Average umbrella contract rates fall, gender gap grows |
| Doubts raised over effectiveness of 50p income tax rate |
| Contractor accountant warns against anti-limited company rhetoric |
| PCG warns against limited company hysteria following public sector remuneration revelations |
| Further IR35 irony as 25 DoH staff paid via their own limited companies |
| Accountant says Rangers administration fisaco should be a warning to contractors |
| Contractor accountant faces jail stretch for stealing clients' funds |
| HMRC business record checking programme suspended |
| Contractors should benefit as web economy set to double by 2016 |
| David Miliband accused of hypocrisy following income shifting revelations |
| Compliance and security key to ongoing success of Parasol |
| Temporary workplace expense schemes under scrutiny after HMRC wins major tax case against Reed |
| Self employed numbers reach record high, but FCSA calls on Government to support flexible working |
| Clients urged to take more care preparing specs, as most IT projects deemed 'unsuccessful' |
| Time running out to register for self assessment online |
| Leading outsourcing site reports rapid growth in demand for IT freelancers |
| 2011 - a busy year for the contracting industry |
| Dan Pink describes an intensification of freelance working in the UK |
| Contractors could benefit from infrastructure boost in gloomy Autumn Statement |
| What's the best advice you would give a new contractor? |
| Number of medical contractors surges, due to health industry shake-up |
| PM praises economic contribution made by freelancers |
| Free webinars for contractors launched to celebrate NFD 2011 |
| What can contractors learn from Vince Cable's VAT fine embarassment? |
| Direct contractors should keep on top of end client invoices as late payment times deteriorate |
| PCG publishes free Guide to Freelancing e-book |
| Contractor accountant made bankrupt over unauthorised currency scheme |
| New iPhone expenses app for IT contractors launched |
| Contractors confident despite economic uncertainty |
| PCG announces second freelance lecture to mark National Freelancers Day 2011 |
| Poll shows public support for increased flexible working |
| UK tax system slammed for being inefficient, complex and unfair |
| Simpler reporting proposals could reduce contractor accountancy costs |
| HMRC and lenders join forces to combat mortgage fraud |
| Contractor recruiters divided over importance of CV covering letters |
| HMRC backdated tax claims against EBT users 'wildly innacurate' |
| HMRC warns contractors over new wave of tax avoidance schemes |
| London and South East home to two thirds of all new IT jobs |
| Number of IT professionals in the UK reaches record level |
| Poll reveals common complaints about contractor accountants |
| Contractor fails in bid to have BN66 retrospective tax ruling overrturned at Court of Appeal |
| HMRC clampdown on pay day by pay day umbrella expenses abuse |
| Parliamentary group to investiate why freelancers are under-appreciated |
| Limited company contractors should keep on top of their accounting obligations |
| Tax simplification body to examine how smallest businesses are taxed |
| EBT clampdown - Government updates disguised remuneration FAQs |
| Clampdown launched on VAT-dodging businesses |
| Contractors motivated by more than just money when seeking new opportunities |
| eSkills to provide access to quality online IT courses for low annual fee |
| Is the future of the contract jobs market in LinkedIn's hands? |
| Leading umbrella to host AWR seminars |
| Contractors urged to declare offshore bank assets to HMRC and avoid harsh penalties |
| Security cleared roles still a closed shop for many contractors |
| Are there any decent iPhone apps for contractors and freelancers? |
| Date set for National Freelancers Day 2011 |
| Olympic contractors warned over employment status of workers |
| Immigration controls for overseas IT workers still open to abuse |
| New website aims to show that freelancing does matter |
| BCS IT Industry Awards open for new entrants |
| Contractors set to benefit from pro-enterprise Budget measures |
| Budget 2011 - key points for contractors |
| Tax cheats to be 'monitored' under new HMRC check-up plans |
| The rapid rise of the Indian IT training industry |
| Why it is a good time to become an oil and gas contractor |
| New rules to clamp down on abuse of Intra-Company Transfers |
| New service launched to allow small companies to bid for Government contracts |
| Most contractors and freelancers feel valued by their clients |
| Contractors and consultants urged to take part in latest Skillfair contract rate poll |
| Social media boom could create opportunities for freelancers |
| Accountant responds to tax simplification body on need to tackle IR35 |
| Demand for IT skills set to grow strongly, older workers in demand |
| Offshore contractor tax group to sue HMRC after 'unlawful' office raid |
| Accountant reports surge in demand for limited company contractors |
| Union asks HMRC to clamp down on false self employment practices of payroll companies |
| Umbrella schemes barred from fiddling National Minimum Wage calculations |
| Umbrella scheme forced into administration to protect contractors |
| Income shifting could be on Treasury radar once again |
| Uncertainty set to continue for financial services contractors |
| Contractor EBT legislation and 'disguised remuneration' |
| Draft legislation signals end of IT contractor EBT schemes |
| Contractor loses unfair dismissal claim at Court of Appeal |
| Most contractors choose freelancing as a long-term career option |
| Mirrlees Review of UK tax - how might IT contractors be affected? |
| Leading figures line up for National Freelancers Day lecture |
| New cross party parliamentary group for freelancers formed |
| IT professionals feel picked on according to survey |
| Accountant offers workshops to recruiters on topical contracting issues |
| Contractors and business owners urged to take part in PCG surveys |
| Public sector could make huge savings by hiring contractors |
| Umbrella company contractors could pay too much tax under national payroll proposals |
| HMRC encourages online filing as paper tax return deadline looms |
| US IT contractor faces 10 stretch for malware bomb plot |
| HMRC raid offshore contractor tax scheme offices |
| Contractors urged to keep accurate tax records to avoid HMRC scrutiny |
| Freelance Mastermind Session - Manchester 20th Oct |
| Government responds to contractor security clearance complaints |
| 50% income tax rate set to stay says Cable |
| Book your place for lecture on the future of freelancing |
| HMRC PAYE blunder highlights complexity of tax system |
| PCG seeks contractors' views on the state of the market |
| Group urges HMRC to keep up pressure on non-compliant contractor service providers |
| Contractors warned to be vigilant over HMRC tax probes |
| PCG announces inaugural freelance lecture |
| Security cleared roles should be open to all contractors |
| New legislation archive gives access all UK laws since 1267 |
| Job site reports increased number of contract roles advertised |
| Parasol launches net take home pay calculator for umbrella contractors |
| New body launched to simplify tax system - including IR35 |
| Limited company formation numbers on the up |
| Government asks us which laws should be scrapped. IR35 anyone? |
| Union angered as HP keeps contractors on board, but axes employees |
| Accountant welcomes contractor neutral Budget |
| Emergency Budget - key points for contractors |
| Contractors gear up for Emergency Budget measures |
| Details on Government IR35 review to be revealed in due course |
| Second National Freelancers Day - 23rd November 2010 |
| PCG launches checklist for clients who use contractors |
| Coalition outlines plans to review business taxes, including IR35 |
| PCG backs coalition government to review IR35 legislation |
| Most business owners see national debt reduction as main priority for the new government |
| Emergency budget date set - spending down, taxes up |
| Survey shows contractors favour Tories in run up to election |
| Unfair agency terms and conditions? An unhappy contractor's view |
| HMRC to get pennies after ceasing IR35 action against contractor company |
| Social networks no match for job boards for IT professionals |
| SPA becomes Freelancer and Contractor Services Association after re-brand |
| New contractor survey launched in run up to election |
| Recruitment agencies and umbrella company kickbacks |
| Government eyes EBTs and offshore schemes in tax avoidance clampdown |
| Budget 2010 (March) - main points for contractors |
| Budget 2010 (March) - what can contractors expect? |
| Springboard Umbrella - how can it be a 'free' service? |
| Surge in number of contractor limited companies formed |
| Budget date confirmed for 24th March |
| Latest Monster figures point to recovery in jobs market |
| Accountancy firm Danbro collects award following takeover |
| Accountant launches online calculator for contractors |
| Recruiters embracing social networks to source candidates |
| Investment banks still cautious over contractor recruitment |
| Retrospective taxation is 'inherently unfair' says tax body |
| SPA responds to claims that umbrella company industry lacks regulation |
| Foreign currency accountancy help for contractors quoting for overseas work |
| Concern for Albany umbrella company contractors after administrators called in |
| Contractor private medical cover - WPA special offer available |
| SPA welcomes move to define 'professional contractor' |
| Parasol umbrella leading equity-backed company in the North West |
| Leading agency reports profit slump, but contract business remains robust |
| Free umbrella company service launched for contractors |
| Contractor group expresses concern over retrospective offshore tax case |
| Contractor loses case against retrospective offshore tax claim |
| Paying your self assessment online? Make sure you use the right account details for HMRC |
| Number of job ads posted online plummets to 2004 levels |
| Contractors should watch what they post on social networking sites |
| New chairman for Service Providers Association (SPA) |
| Delayed tax pain in Pre-Budget Report, but no corporation tax hike for limited company contractors |
| Contractor accountant provides Pre-Budget Report predictions |
| SThree sees recruitment market conditions stablising |
| New IR35 services for contractor accountants |
| Late payment epidemic - could the worst be over? |
| Skills and flexibility the key to recent freelance boom |
| Wide industry support for National Freelancers Day |
| Contractors await Pre-Budget Report - 9th December |
| What do freelancers contribute to the UK economy? |
| New guide to flexible working published |
| Surge in number of IT contractors 'lying' on CVs |
| Many top BBC presenters are limited company contractors |
| Contractor accountant launches iPhone application |
| Accountant warns contractors over 'false self employment' |
| Businesses warned over backdated holiday claims from contractors |
| UK IT Industry Awards - open for contractor entries |
| IR35 still a major election issue for IT contractors |
| Linux contractors in demand as Google launches Chrome OS |
| The problem with 'phoenix' recruitment agencies |
| Limited company sub-contractor deemed to be 'employee' in unfair dismissal claim |
| Contractors warned to stick with specialist accountants |
| ICT work permits - contractors' group calls for reform |
| IT contractors "should be excluded" from agency legislation |
| Contractor raises security clearance petition |
| UK contractors replaced with half price overseas IT workers |
| Accountancy fees - why can't freelance contractors reclaim costs? |
| Contractors should be careful when choosing an umbrella company |
| Contractor group "deeply disappointed" by BT contractor cuts |
| BT to shed 10,000 more UK contractors and agency staff |
| Contractors' Handbook - essential reading for contractors |
| BBC seeks contractor views on IT work permit rules |
| National Freelancers Day - 23rd November 2009 |
| Main points from Budget 2009 for IT contractors |
| UK contractors "sorely disappointed" by Budget |
| Most freelancers find new work via 'word of mouth' |
| Contractors may face security clearance problems when applying for public sector roles |
| Are some IT contractors' clients abusing the immigration rules? |
| Long-term contractor unemployment low despite downturn |
| Government urged to close work permit 'loophole' |
| IT contractor trashes systems after application to become a permie is rejected |
| Contractors' guide to claiming benefits during downturn |
| Parasol umbrella company employee portal launched |
| Most companies are 'paying too much' for IT contractors |
| Foreign IT worker numbers in UK reach record levels |
| Darling confirms Budget date set for 22nd April |
| New IT procurement rules welcomed by contractor body |
| IT contractor indicted for planting malware bomb |
| Leading contract recruitment agency defies downturn |
| Public sector IT contract spending out of control |
| Job seeker details compromised in Monster job site hack |
| Aussie IT contractor pleads guilty to major hacking exercise |
| Contractor umbrella company sees record growth |
| Survey launched to find out more about the UK's contractor workforce |
| HMRC gives troubled businesses extra time to pay tax liabilities |
| Contract length more important than job security for IT contractors |
| Has Google been steadily shedding its contractor workforce? |
| New banking IT systems could provide boost to contractors |
| Barclays Bank axes 250 IT contractors |
| HMRC targeted by 'tax return refund' phishing scam |
| Umbrella giant snaps up leading contractor accountancy firm |
| More engineering contractors waiting on the bench as economy worsens |
| BT job cull shows downside of flexible staffing, but what about the upside? |
| Agency Workers Directive passed - are contractors included? |
| Planned VAT change could add to cost of recruiting contractors and temps |
| Business leaders need to understand the "freelance mindset" |
| Contractors would abandon Labour at a General Election |
| Umbrella company becomes main sponsor of Hull KR |
| HBOS techies face worrying time after takeover |
| How many contractors / freelancers are there in the UK? |
| Danbro contractor podcast on importance of compiance |
| Contract Eye Bulletin - Confirmation Required |
| Contract Eye Bulletin - Thanks for subscribing |
| Accounting contractors rarely work for accountancy firms |
| New compliance checks for contractor service providers |
| IT Contractor shock at 31 grand mobile phone bill |
| Fujitsu pulls the plug on NHS IT Contract |
| IT Contractors' living standards being eroded by "credit crunch" |
| Culture of "bullying" within IT Industry |
| Contractors slam proposed HMRC "snooping" powers |
| Self Assessment deadline extended following "technical difficulties" |
| Are clients paying too much for project manager contracts? |
| Agency Workers Directive - Government forces delay |
| Agency Workers Directive could see UK labour costs rise by 20% |
| Child data fiasco joins list of worst IT disasters of all time |
| Freelancer compensated after HMRC forced him out of business |
| Will the credit crunch affect IT Contractors? |
| Prosperity4 umbrella company - PCG concerned |
| IT Contractors take on more skills to negate offshore competition |
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| Start-Up Guides |
| Start-Up Guide :: 10 contractor success tips |
| Startup Guide :: Choosing an accountant or umbrella provider |
| Becoming an IT Contractor in 2013 - Pros and Cons |
| Start-Up Guide :: Before you start contracting |
| Five contracting mistakes to avoid |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor banking, financial services |
| Start-Up Guide :: Limited or umbrella company? |
| Start-Up Guide :: Pros and cons of IT contracting |
| Start-Up Guide :: How to become an IT contractor |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contracting via a limited company |
| Start-Up Guide :: What is IR35? |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor umbrella companies |
| 5 tips for IT contractor success - Part Two |
| 5 tips for IT contractor success - Part One |
| Start-Up Guide :: Business banking for contractors |
| Start-Up Guide :: Risks and rewards of IT contracting |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor recession survival tips |
| Start-Up Guide :: Negotiate your IT contract rate |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor accounting and tax |
| Start-Up Guide :: Finding and securing IT contracts |
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| Umbrella Companies |
| How to change umbrella companies |
| Have you encountered an unscrupulous umbrella company provider? |
| How to compare umbrella companies - 15 tips |
| How can you find umbrella company reviews? |
| Umbrella company 'best practice' charter set up |
| Can an umbrella company be 'IR35 compliant', or 'HMRC approved'? |
| Umbrella companies - what is holiday pay? |
| Questions to ask an umbrella scheme provider |
| How is net take home pay calculated for umbrella company employees? |
| Contracting via an umbrella company - advantages and disadvantages |
| How does a PAYE umbrella company work? |
| How to join an umbrella company scheme |
| How does IR35 affect umbrella company contractors? |
| How do I move from an umbrella company to my own limited company? |
| Top tips for choosing a contractor service provider |
| How contractor umbrella companies operate |
| Umbrella company contractor expenses |
| Umbrella company charges - how much should you pay in commission? |
| What are BACS, CHAPS and FPS umbrella company payments? |
| Umbrella company National Minimum Wage loophole to be closed |
| PAYE umbrella companies - how net pay is calculated |
| Umbrella companies and retaining contractors' funds |
| The main financial risks faced by umbrella companies |
| Comparing umbrella company charges - gross and net of tax |
| HMRC continues to investigate umbrella companies over expenses dispensations |
| Contractor umbrella company fees - how much to pay |
| New subsistence rates for umbrella company contractors |
| Contractor umbrella companies and expenses dispensations |
| Umbrella company travel expenses - SPA to take key role |
| Further reaction to HMRC umbrella travel expenses consultation |
| What is an IT contractor umbrella company? |
| Contractor umbrella company wins industry award |
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| Limited Company |
| In what sense is your liability limited if you run a company? |
| Contracting via a limited company - advantages and disadvantages |
| Limited company director - duties and obligations |
| Limited company dividend vouchers and board meeting minutes |
| Guide to setting up a limited company |
| How do you close down a limited company? |
| How much does it cost to set up a company? |
| Can anyone become a limited company director? |
| Limited companies - what are the statutory registers? |
| How do I set up a limited company for contracting? |
| What is a personal service company (PSC)? |
| Steps to becoming a limited company contractor |
| How to keep your limited company details up-to-date |
| Limited companies - what are the Articles and Memorandum of Association used for? |
| IT contractors - what is a limited company? |
| Forming a limited company - which documents do you need to complete? |
| As a company director, can I keep my home address private? |
| How to change the name of your limited company |
| Limited company contractors - what are dividends? |
| Contractor limited company naming tips |
| Why don't IT contractors set up as sole traders? |
| How to incorporate a limited company |
| Choosing a name for your limited company |
| Does my limited company have to appoint a secretary? |
| How do I switch from an umbrella company to a limited company? |
| Does my contractor limited company name matter? |
| New Companies House forms for limited company contractors |
| Limited company contractors - Companies House form changes from 1st October 2009 |
| Companies Act changes for limited company contractors |
| What is a Managed Service Company? |
| IT contracting and working as a sole trader |
| How to shut down your contractor limited company |
| Dormant limited company guide for contractors |
| Guide to the company Annual Return - Form AR01 (363a) |
| Limited company contractors - the company secretary role |
| Choosing a suitable name for your limited company |
| Limited company or umbrella company? |
| Limited company contractors no longer need to appoint a company secretary |
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| Tax |
| Limited company directors - salary vs. dividends |
| How will the income tax threshold changes affect contractors? |
| Value Added Tax - VAT guide for IT contractors |
| Limited company dividends - how much tax to pay? |
| 2013/14 Tax Rates - Guide for IT contractors |
| Corporation tax - guide for contractors |
| Can limited company contractors benefit from the April 2014 Employers' NI cut? |
| National Insurance (NIC) guide for IT contractors |
| Can I reclaim expenses from before I formed my limited company? |
| Do all IT contractors need to register for self assessment? |
| How will the new Child Benefit eligibility rules affect IT contractors? |
| Common sense self assessment tips for contractors |
| Tax basics for limited company contractors |
| Is a lack of understanding persecuting the innocent? |
| Can I pay my wife a salary from my limited company? |
| Tax codes - an overview for contractors |
| Contractor travel expenses - what is the 24 month rule? |
| Are IT contractors better off using the Flat Rate VAT scheme? |
| VAT - what is the cash accounting scheme? |
| How do you register your limited company for corporation tax? |
| Guide to limited company expenses |
| Tax rates and allowances for 2012/13 |
| What contractors can expect from Budget 2012 |
| Budget 2012 - The problem with taxing the rich more |
| Contractor accountant gives his Budget 2012 predictions |
| HMRC extends tax exemption to smartphones |
| Contractors set to pay more tax when dissolving a company, as ESC C16 changes are enacted |
| Dividends - how often should I take them, and when are they actually taxed? |
| Can I gift a share in my company to my wife? Are there any tax consequences? |
| Self assessment on limited company dividend income |
| If I want to close down my limited company, can I extract any remaining profits tax efficiently? |
| Limited company shareholders - changes to ESC C16 rules from March 2012 |
| How much should limited company contractors set aside for income tax? |
| Can you reclaim the cost of home broadband from your limited company? |
| Christmas party expenses guidelines for contractors |
| Can I buy health insurance or gym membership via my limited company |
| What salary should I pay myself as a limited company contractor? |
| Key accounting dates for limited company contractors |
| What is the Flat Rate VAT Scheme? |
| New HMRC self assessment tax return penalties revealed |
| BN66 - an overview of the offshore tax avoidance rules |
| What National Insurance Contributions do contractors have to pay? |
| VAT schemes for limited company contractors |
| Putting expenses through your limited company |
| How are limited company dividends taxed? |
| Tax rates and allowances - 2011/12 |
| Budget 2011 predictions - how will contractors fare? |
| Late filing contractors face harsh penalties from April 6th |
| Lower corporation tax rate for limited company contractors from April 2011 |
| Guide to the most commonly used HMRC forms for limited company contractors |
| VAT rate changes from 4th January 2011 - how contractors are affected |
| Do I need to register my ltd company for VAT? |
| How to register for VAT, and invoicing prior to receiving your registration number |
| Do I need to inform HMRC if I pay my wife a small salary via my company? |
| I haven't received a VAT registration number yet. Can I still include VAT on my invoices? |
| Limited company directors warned over illegal dividends |
| IT contractors and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) |
| What is entrepreneurs' relief? |
| What can contractors expect from the 'emergency budget'? |
| Coalition government - the tax consequences for contractors |
| What is BN66 and how does it affect contractors? |
| P35 'service company' question for limited company contractors |
| Changes for VAT registered contractors from 1st April 2010 |
| Income tax rates and taxable bands - 2010/11 tax year |
| Contractor tax records - how long should you keep them for? |
| Contractors urged to file tax returns online by Sunday 31st January |
| VAT changes for limited company contractors in 2010 |
| HMRC forms used by limited company contractors |
| Tax deadline reminder for contractors |
| How much money can I distribute in dividends? |
| When are my limited company annual accounts due? |
| Limited or umbrella company - income comparison |
| Tax / Statutory deadlines for limited company contractors |
| File your P35 online this year and receive a tax-free cash sum from HMRC |
| Income Tax, National Insurance (NIC), Dividend Tax rates - 2009/10 |
| Corporation tax for contractor companies - 2009/10 |
| New HMRC penalties regime from April 2009 |
| VAT staff hire concession abolition could hit agencies |
| IT contractors and company car taxation |
| VAT accounting methods for limited company contractors |
| IT contractor expenses - what can you claim for? |
| 2008 Pre-Budget Report - the main points |
| Are your VAT invoice numbers unique and sequential? |
| Claiming tax relief if you work from home |
| IT contractors - when should you register for VAT? |
| HMRC announces income tax changes for 2008/9 tax year |
| Tax simplification would do away with the need for IR35, MSC's and Income Shifting |
| Tax pitfalls for owner managed companies in 2008 |
| Joy for contractors as Self Assessment form-filling to become less of an ordeal |
| Budget 2008 - How IT Contractors are affected |
| Government releases draft "entrepreneurs' relief" legislation |
| Chancellor delivers Capital Gains Tax u-turn |
| CGT Taper Relief abolition creates UK business backlash |
| IT contractor expenses - most contractors are confused! |
| Compensation for VAT registration delays? |
| VAT calculator for IT contractors |
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| Contractor Insurance |
| Public and employers liability insurance for IT contractors |
| Professional indemnity insurance for contractors |
| Are contractors legally obliged to take out business insurance cover? |
| What is IR35 insurance? |
| Critical Illness Insurance - guide for contractors |
| Life Cover guide for IT contractors |
| What is run-off professional indemnity cover? |
| Do contractors need professional indemnity insurance cover? |
| Contractor Professional Indemnity Insurance - things to consider |
| Contractor income protection (PHI) guide |
| Income Protection Cover for IT contractors |
| Guide to IT contractor insurance policies |
| What insurance cover should IT contractors take out? |
| What is public liability insurance? |
| Private medical insurance (PMI) for contractors |
| What is employers liability insurance? |
| Contractor PI insurance - what is retroactive cover? |
| Professional Indemnity insurance claims against contractors could rise due to downturn |
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| MSC Legislation |
| Recruitment agencies in spotlight as Managed Service Company investigations increase |
| Calls for compliance after agency faces large HMRC claim under MSC rules |
| Most contractors not confident of Managed Service Company rules |
| Managed Service Company Guidance Note |
| Managed Service Companies - How to recognise an MSC Provider |
| Chancellor provides definition of a "Managed Service Company" |
| Managed Service Company Contractor Calculator |
| Treasury to compromise on MSC tax laws? |
| PCG submits formal response to Managed Service Company Proposals |
| Umbrella Companies - Expenses, Dispensations and Assumptions |
| To switch and how to switch? – The ‘Controlling’ influence |
| MSC's - Managed Service Companies - What next for IT Contractors? |
| New Managed Service Company Proposals - A legal analysis |
| The death of composite companies? |
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| Money / Investing |
| Guide to IT contractor mortgages |
| Business bank charges - are contractors paying too much? |
| Contractors can now make higher claims from late paying clients |
| Help to Buy mortgage scheme - overview for IT contractors |
| Get the most out of your contractor pension before tax year end |
| Choosing an IT contractor bank account |
| IT contractor tax planning tips to consider before year-end |
| Income protection insurance - should my limited company pay the premiums? |
| How to deal with late payment problems |
| Autumn Statement 2012 - contractor pension changes |
| Contractors should prepare for pension auto-enrolment |
| Dealing with late-paying big clients |
| How IT contractors could benefit from investing in a pension |
| Contractors warned over new HMRC mortgage verification scheme |
| Lib Dem proposal to slash the tax relief on pensions could hit contractors hard |
| Contractor mortgages - steps to buying a new property |
| How can salary sacrifice arrangements reduce your tax bill? |
| Advice for contractors looking to secure a mortgage before year-end |
| Contractors to benefit from state pension reform |
| Contractor pensions - act now before tax relief changes take effect |
| How contractors will be affected by the new pension tax relief rules |
| Contractor pension tax relief benefits slashed by Coalition |
| FSA to tighten mortgage lending rules |
| Contractor mortgage repayment calculator |
| How offset mortgages can offer flexibility to contractors |
| What is the outlook for the contractor mortgage market in 2010? |
| Offset contractor mortgages in the post-crunch world |
| Self cert mortgage ban penalises would-be entrepreneurs |
| Will FSA 'self cert' lending ban affect contractor mortgages? |
| How to open a limited company bank account |
| IT contractors and inheritance tax (IHT) planning |
| Financial services for IT contractors and freelancers |
| How contractors should deal with late paying clients |
| Financial planning tips for IT contractors |
| Contractor pension tax hike ahead as tax relief cut from 2011 |
| Are Cash ISAs a worthwhile investment for contractors? |
| IT contractors warned to credit check clients as "crunch" bites |
| IT contractor pension tax relief rules |
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| IR35 |
| IR35 extended to include 'office holders' |
| Budget 2013: PCG calls on Chancellor to provide IR35 certainty |
| Contracting site says HMRC IR35 test fundamentally flawed |
| Forum discusses office holder change, number of live IR35 cases |
| IR35 'office holder' change - has impact been underestimated? |
| Why an 'IR35 friendly' contract must reflect reality |
| IR35 rules - a guide for IT contractors |
| Finance Bill 2013 includes new clause to 'strengthen IR35' |
| IR35 to be 'strengthened' following scrapping of 'controlling persons' proposals |
| Have industry experts exaggerated IR35 investigation risks? |
| Guide to IR35 contract review services for IT contractors |
| Would some BBC presenters be caught by IR35? |
| Number of IR35 investigations on the up |
| Official public sector contractor off-payroll rules published |
| Qdos launches public sector IR35 solution |
| Expert says new HMRC IR35 compliance process much improved |
| HMRC updates IR35 Forum on latest compliance efforts |
| IR35 business test to be applied to public sector contractors |
| Can I download an IR35 contract from the web? |
| IR35 - HMRC to begin investigating high risk public sector contractors |
| New HMRC IR35 letters being issued |
| Has the latest HMRC guidance changed how contractors should comply with IR35? |
| How the HMRC IR35 investigation process works |
| New HMRC specialist teams set to increase number of IR35 reviews |
| New IR35 business test and IR35 scenarios go live |
| IR35 compliance - are you inside or outside IR35? |
| HMRC business test only a minor change to IR35 administration |
| Most contractors would fail the IR35 business test |
| IR35 - Confirmation of Arrangements |
| Over 3000 PCG members take IR35 business test trial |
| Doubts raised over proposed IR35 business test |
| HMRC IR35 business test could go live in April 2012 |
| Ambiguous IR35 Budget statement causes industry excitement |
| IR35 remains firmly in place following Budget 2012 |
| Final OTS report suggests IR35 changes will be announced in April 2012 |
| HMRC finalising strategy to overhaul IR35 |
| Would student loan boss have been caught by IR35? |
| Does IR35 apply to sole traders? |
| Tax Tribunal hearing deems contractor to be part-caught by IR35 |
| IR35 Forum - HMRC proposals to target higher risk IR35 targets |
| IR35 raises millions each year from self-certifying contractors |
| Fewer HMRC IR35 status enquiries, but tax yield per case soars |
| If the number of status enquiries is so low, why bother taking out IR35 protection? |
| IR35 Forum - HMRC seeks further industry help in improving IR35 administration |
| IR35: is it possible to balance the interests of contractors and HMRC? |
| Startling drop in tax yield from IR35 status enquiries |
| Lib Dem policy paper calls for IR35 to be suspended |
| Forum discusses IR35 helpline and HMRC compliance measures |
| Supreme Court confirms Autoclenz ruling over sham employment contracts |
| HMRC targeting under further scrutiny following Primary Path Ltd IR35 victory |
| HMRC suffers another IR35 defeat - engineering contractor not an employee |
| Why was IR35 introduced in the first place? |
| IR35 insurance - tax investigation cover |
| Expert says IR35 Forum presents a real opportunity |
| IR35 Forum - progress made at inaugural meeting |
| Government confirms commitment to IR35 administration overhaul |
| Now HMRC targets entertainers for IR35 back taxes |
| IR35 victory for contractor after five year wait |
| Exchequer Secretary promises real improvements in IR35 administration |
| IR35 tax - a brief history of the intermediaries legislation |
| New Forum will monitor HMRC's administration of IR35 rules |
| Budget 2011 - IR35 to stay |
| Recruiters say HMRC too over-worked to cope with further IR35 enforcement |
| IR35 review - contracting industry reaction |
| Alternatives to IR35 - the impact on contractors |
| OTS IR35 interim report - what does it say? |
| PCG calls on Chancellor to abolish IR35 following OTS report |
| Will OTS duck IR35 issue in its interim small business taxation report? |
| Most recruiters believe that IR35 cannot stay in its current form |
| OTS IR35 review - interim report due on 10th March |
| Tax simplification body gives verdict on UK's chaotic system of tax reliefs |
| OTS on target to deliver initial IR35 review report in coming weeks |
| Contractor secures IR35 victory against HMRC after seven year wait |
| IoD says Government must accept findings of IR35 review |
| IR35 review - contracting industry expert joins OTS team |
| Should I still bother with IR35 contract reviews if IR35 is going to be abolished? |
| Online IR35 test tool launched for contractors |
| IR35 Review - what are the facts? |
| IR35 Review boss explains why abolition hopes may be premature |
| IR35 irony as HMRC's ex-IT boss becomes short term contractor |
| Office of Tax Simplification to review IR35 as a priority |
| Concerns raised over Telegraph IR35 abolition comment |
| IR35 and the Emergency Budget |
| Should contractors curb their enthusiasm over the coalition's pledge to review IR35? |
| Should contractors use the HMRC contract review service? |
| What factors would trigger an IR35 investigation by HMRC? |
| Analysis of the Novasoft IR35 tribunal victory |
| IR35 review - contracting industry reacts |
| New government confirms plans to review IR35 rules |
| Will the new coalition government abolish IR35 rules? |
| Contractor successful at IR35 appeal after five year wait |
| Conservatives would review IR35 rules following election win |
| IR35 factors and the importance of 'control' |
| IR35 and the Right of Substitution |
| IR35 - what is the 5% allowance? |
| IR35 and the 'mutuality of obligation' |
| Tories may address IR35 and other 'unfair' business taxes |
| Contractor group calls on Chancellor to scrap IR35 rules |
| Contractor Calculator guide looks back at a decade of IR35 |
| IR35 - how to manage evidence of your employment status |
| What is IR35? Find out on YouTube! |
| 'False self employment in construction' and IR35 |
| What would trigger an IR35 investigation? |
| Minister refuses to reveal IR35 investigation figures |
| Where do the Conservatives stand on IR35? |
| The real cost of IR35 to the contracting industry |
| How many MPs have signed motion to abolish IR35? |
| How much does IR35 make for the Treasury? |
| Abolish IR35? Be careful what you wish for |
| Contractor group calls on Chancellor to repeal IR35 |
| Why is the Dragonfly IR35 case important? |
| Contractors welcome Early Day Motion calling for IR35 to be abolished |
| Tenth anniversary of IR35 rules, but no-one's celebrating |
| IR35 status and the new HMRC penalties regime from April 2009 |
| Larkstar Data IR35 case to be re-heard on High Court orders |
| Practical steps to review IR35 status and mitigate risks |
| Podcast highlights importance of Dragonfly IR35 case |
| Will your contract be caught by the IR35 rules? |
| Still possible to work outside IR35, despite Dragonfly Consultancy verdict |
| Contractors shun professional IR35 contract advice |
| Interim managers urged to understand Dragonfly IR35 judgement |
| Dragonfly IR35 defeat at the High Court |
| Most contractors haven't sought professional IR35 opinion |
| Contractor event aims to increase IR35 awareness |
| IR35 and employment status - key guide |
| Financial impact of IR35 on IT contractors |
| Sound business advice could have saved IR35 contractor thousands |
| Conservatives would abolish IR35 |
| Contracts curtailed as fears over Muscat judgment bite |
| IR35 - Deemed Payment and the treatment of expenses |
| IR56 - are you employed or self-employed? |
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| Market Reports |
| Contractor demand slows as clients more confident to hire permanent staff |
| Demand for IT contractors steady during Q1 2013 |
| Interim management market set for a buoyant 2013 |
| Oil and gas workers set for bumper pay rise in 2013 |
| IT contractors seek more job security as economy remains flat |
| Healthy outlook for Oil and Gas contractors |
| IT contractors more confident about public sector opportunities in 2013 |
| Firms favoured IT contractors over permies during 2012 |
| Clients paying premium rates for contractors with Video-on-Demand skills |
| Freelance IT software skills - what's hot? |
| IMA reports further growth in demand for interim managers |
| Contract rates fall despite robust demand for IT contractors |
| Demand for contractors makes up for dip in permanent IT recruitment |
| Demand for IT contractors by investment banks tails off |
| Contract interim managers - market continues to grow |
| Are average IT contract rates on the slide? |
| Retail banking - more IT contractors seeking work, but market resilient |
| Contractor demand steady as firms putting off permanent hires |
| Demand for digital contractors continues to soar |
| Demand for perm IT staff up, AWR may have slowed demand for contractors |
| Surge in demand for contract interim managers |
| IT and engineering the fastest growing job sectors |
| Job board expects contract market to remain strong in 2012 |
| Mobile Commerce contractors in high demand by retail sector |
| IT contractor North/South divide continues to grow |
| mCommerce IT contractors command high rates |
| Demand for digital IT contractors remains very high |
| Demand for IT staff rises, but overall employment figures grim |
| New IT contract market rate tool launched |
| Recruiter reveals contract roles most in demand in 2011, as market remains resilient |
| More banks cut contractor rates as financial uncertainty continues |
| Number of IT contract vacancies up by 5% |
| UBS contractors told to swallow 10% rate cut |
| Good outlook for financial services contractors, but public sector remains bleak |
| Quarterly demand for contractors up 3%, public sector roles recover |
| Improved market for interim management as rates return to pre-recession levels |
| Average UK contract rates down, marginal increase in London and South East |
| Demand for financial services contractors strong, contract rates up |
| Demand for contactors up 11% during first quarter of 2011 |
| Demand for IT skills outstrips supply for first time since 2008 |
| Interim management market tested by economic downturn |
| Oil and gas contractors set to enjoy surge in demand in 2011 |
| Financial services contractor demand stable after January slump |
| Contract rates set to rise as IT managers can't get the staff |
| Scottish contract market continues to recover |
| Do female contractors get paid less than their male counterparts? |
| Contract jobs market still growing, but at a slower pace |
| Big drop in demand for financial services contractors |
| Interim manager demand down in public sector, but daily rates rise |
| Rising demand for freelancers in post-recession economy |
| Mixed outlook for contractors in financial services industry |
| Drop in public sector accountancy contractor roles, but confidence climbing |
| IT contract jobs market continues steady recovery |
| October Monster Index reveals sharp jump in IT job openings |
| Confidence returns for financial services IT contractors |
| RBS to slash further 1000 IT jobs |
| Volatile recruitment market for financial services contractors |
| Number of IT contract roles rebounds, rates on the rise |
| Surge in demand for financial services IT contractors |
| Scottish contract market continues to strengthen |
| Drop in demand for financial services contractors |
| Demand for contractors grows as investment in IT picks up |
| Job site reports 54% increase in IT contract roles advertised |
| Consultants optimistic about future despite dip in rates |
| Market for interim managers starts to rebound |
| Financial services contractor job offers up, but rates under pressure |
| Perm and contract jobs markets continue recovery in October |
| More IT contractors expect to see rate rise in 2010 |
| Surge in demand for IT contractors during third quarter |
| Demand for IT contractors on the turn, at last |
| Demand for IT contractors falls for sixth successive quarter, but rate of decline slowing |
| Agency reports slump in IT contractor numbers |
| Permanent and contractor jobs market declines easing |
| Shell tells its contractors to accept 12% rate cut |
| Lloyds Banking Group slashes contractor rates, offshores jobs to India |
| Financial IT contractor offers up, but no overall recovery yet |
| Fujitsu IT contractors latest to suffer contract rate cut |
| How contractor developer skills are faring in the 'downturn' |
| Number of IT contractor jobs advertised plummets |
| BT cuts contractor rates by up to 30% |
| Clients putting pressure on contract rates |
| Demand for good quality IT contractors strong in 2009 |
| Aviva to lay off 590 contractors |
| Now public sector prepared to slash contractor rates |
| Leading agency reports sharp drop in contractor numbers |
| Microsoft contractors to suffer 10% rate cut |
| BP IT contractors latest to suffer contract rate cuts |
| Capgemini IT contractors the latest to take rate cut hit |
| Demand for IT contractors down by over 25% |
| Project managers expect contract rate drops in 2009 |
| Demand for permies and contractors slumps in December |
| Sharp drop in financial services IT contract offers |
| IT contract rates - some of readers' views |
| Contract rates continue to fall dramatically |
| JP Morgan joins other banks and cuts contractor rates by 15% |
| Are IT Contract rates on the slide? |
| Now HBOS permies feel the heat as jobs cut in IT division |
| Further rate cuts for City banking IT Contractors |
| Contract rates - How much will you earn as an IT Contractor? |
| City banks slash IT contractor rates |
| Reader's Question - Is it a good time to enter the IT Contracting world? |
| IT Contractor rates remain static in final quarter of 2007 |
| IT bosses cutting back on contractors |
| Engineering contractor rates set to rise due to high demand |
| Financial Services IT contractors see rate hike despite credit crunch fears |
| IT contractors see a 5% increase in hourly rates |
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| Working additional hours for no payment |
| Make sure you know who you're dealing with when applying for work |
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| BBC exposes dirty tricks used by some recruitment agencies |
| What should IT contractors do to survive the economic downturn? |
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| Guide to invoicing agencies + invoice template |
| A good contractor CV more important than ever |
| 10 classic IT contractor CV Mistakes |
| How to be successful as an IT contractor |
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| Agency Workers Regulations |
| AWR - Swedish Derogation model tested at Tribunal for the first time |
| Agency Workers Regulations - minimal impact on recruiters |
| CBI calls on Government to be bold and strip down Agency Workers rules |
| One year on, most contractors remain unaffected by the AWR |
| Contractors largely unaffected by AWR |
| AWR has increased staffing costs, Swedish Derogation exclusion popular |
| Most common myths about the Agency Workers Regulations |
| One third of businesses may lay off contractors early due to AWR |
| AWR having minimal impact on IT contractor market |
| Limited company contractors and the Agency Workers Regulations |
| Providers who influence contractors to incorporate due to the AWR may fall foul of debt transfer rules |
| What is the link between IR35 and the Agency Workers Regulations? |
| AWR checklist - What does a good AWR solution look like? |
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| Businesses urged to act now to ensure readiness for AWR implementation |
| Survey shows that most contractors have never even heard of the AWR |
| Contracting industry reacts to suggestion that PM may review AWR implementation |
| Cameron might fight EU over Agency Workers rules |
| Parasol unveils its post-AWR umbrella company solutions |
| Agency Workers Regulations amended to provide more clarity for agencies |
| Recruitment body rejects claims that AWR will result in cull of agency staff |
| PCG publishes complete guide to the Agency Workers Regulations |
| Preparation and compliance key to AWR success |
| What are the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)? |
| Do limited company contractors fall within the scope of the Agency Workers Regulations? |
| AWR - What is the Swedish derogation model? |
| Agency Workers Regulations - draft guidance released |
| Contractor organisation hits out at agency worker proposals |
| Contractors retain Agency Regulations opt-out choice |
| Limited company contractors could fall under Agency Workers Directive if caught by IR35 rules |
| Agency Workers Directive - 250,000 jobs could be lost |
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