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| News |
| Budget date confirmed for 24th March |
| Latest Monster figures point to recovery in jobs market |
| Leading agency reports drop in contractor numbers, but sees market improvement in 2010 |
| Perm placements recovering, contract billings up slightly in Feb |
| Recruiters embracing social networks to source candidates |
| Investment banks still cautious over contractor recruitment |
| Retrospective taxation is 'inherently unfair' says tax body |
| Agencies urged to change behaviour over security clearance demands |
| Demand for staff strongest since July 2007 as recruitment recovery continues |
| Leading agency reports profit slump, but contract business remains robust |
| 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 |
| Recruitment industry welcomes Agency Workers Directive delay |
| Number of job ads posted online plummets to 2004 levels |
| Many employers feel 'ripped off' by recruitment agencies |
| More evidence that work permit abuses are damaging the UK's IT sector |
| Contractors should watch what they post on social networking sites |
| How to spot a tax avoidance scheme - HMRC guidance |
| PCG calls for fresh approach to freelancing |
| What does 2010 hold for job-seeking IT contractors? |
| Delayed tax pain in Pre-Budget Report, but no corporation tax hike for limited company contractors |
| Recession could result in boom time for freelancing |
| Late payment epidemic - could the worst be over? |
| PCG drops 'contractor' label in re-branding exercise |
| UK companies surviving recession by adopting flexible freelance workforce |
| Skills and flexibility the key to recent freelance boom |
| What will the post-recession world of contracting look like? |
| Contractors retain Agency Regulations opt-out choice |
| Wide industry support for National Freelancers Day |
| Contractors await Pre-Budget Report - 9th December |
| Limited company contractors could fall under Agency Workers Directive if caught by IR35 rules |
| What do freelancers contribute to the UK economy? |
| Tax inspectors given draconian new powers to pursue taxpayers |
| Self assessment deadlines for IT contractors |
| Surge in number of IT contractors 'lying' on CVs |
| Agency Workers Directive delayed until Oct 2011, limited company contractors excluded |
| What does the future hold for freelancing? |
| Many top BBC presenters are limited company contractors |
| Immigration reforms won't solve IT work permit problems |
| Could legislation force more contractors to work via limited companies? |
| Agencies warned of their liabilities over CIS contractors |
| Accountant warns contractors over 'false self employment' |
| Businesses warned over backdated holiday claims from contractors |
| 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 |
| ICT work permits - contractors' group calls for reform |
| IT contractors "should be excluded" from agency legislation |
| Contractor raises security clearance petition |
| Agency conduct regulations - IT contractors want to retain 'opt out' |
| Contractors' group angered by work permit abuses |
| 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' |
| Small businesses discouraged from bidding for valuable public sector contracts |
| 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 |
| Most companies are 'paying too much' for IT contractors |
| Foreign IT worker numbers in UK reach record levels |
| Professional Contractors Group looks back on first ten years representing contractors |
| Darling confirms Budget date set for 22nd April |
| New IT procurement rules welcomed by contractor body |
| IT contractor indicted for planting malware bomb |
| Public sector IT contract spending out of control |
| Tories commit to sensible public spending on IT projects |
| Job seeker details compromised in Monster job site hack |
| Aussie IT contractor pleads guilty to major hacking exercise |
| 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 |
| IT recruiters still upbeat despite economic downturn |
| 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? |
| Contractors need to adapt as companies review staffing levels |
| 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 |
| Temporary Workers Directive - "high end" contractors likely to be unaffected |
| HBOS techies face worrying time after takeover |
| How many contractors / freelancers are there in the UK? |
| IT skills kept of Government "shortages" list |
| Accounting contractors rarely work for accountancy firms |
| New compliance checks for contractor service providers |
| PCG greets proposals to tackle HMRC "aggression and incompetence" |
| 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" |
| Agency Workers announcement - PCG reassures contractors |
| Many people still think IT professionals are 'techie geeks' |
| Remote workers far more likely to visit "inappropriate websites" |
| Culture of "bullying" within IT Industry |
| IT Contractors to be excluded from Agency Workers Bill |
| Agencies acting as "shock absorbers" in uncertain jobs market |
| Contractors slam proposed HMRC "snooping" powers |
| Self Assessment deadline extended following "technical difficulties" |
| IT contractors still confident about 2008, despite financial market uncertainty |
| Are clients paying too much for project manager contracts? |
| IT Contractors value lifestyle as well as financial rewards of contracting |
| 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 |
| No employment rights for contractors |
| HMRC should be placed under duty of care to taxpayers |
| Freelancer compensated after HMRC forced him out of business |
| Entrepreneurial confidence levels high |
| Will the credit crunch affect IT Contractors? |
| Number of IT contractors in engineering sector surges |
| New codes for IT Contractors and Recruiters |
| Budget 2007 a mixed bag for IT Contractors |
| IT Contractors take on more skills to negate offshore competition |
| New survey on contractors' attitude to HMRC |
| Basic CV errors put job prospects at risk |
| Boom in financial services sector driving demand for IT contractors |
| Outsourcing employment risks could help contractors |
| Few contractors spend time between contracts |
| Updated free Contracting Guide published |
| Debt diary highlights misconceptions about contracting |
| Union warns that work permits may be undermining UK IT sector |
| IT Companies less reliant on programming staff |
| IT Contractors - "Talent on Tap" released |
| The Apprentice - Alan Sugar returns for series 2 |
| Positive outlook for IT Contractors in 2006 |
| Government now biggest employer of IT contractors |
| 2005/6 Year End tax planning guide released |
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| Start-Up Guides |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor limited companies |
| Start-Up Guide :: How to become an IT contractor |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor umbrella companies |
| Start-Up Guide :: Limited or umbrella company? |
| Start-Up Guide :: Pros and cons of IT contracting |
| Start-Up Guide :: IT contractor insurance |
| Start-Up Guide :: What is IR35? |
| Start-Up Guide :: Risks and rewards of IT contracting |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor recession survival tips |
| Start-Up Guide :: 10 contractor success tips |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor tax and accounting |
| Start-Up Guide :: Finding and securing IT contracts |
| Start-Up Guide :: Before you start contracting |
| Start-Up Guide :: Contractor banking, financial services |
| Start-Up Guide :: Negotiate your IT contract rate |
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| Umbrella Company |
| Umbrella company reviews - how to compare providers |
| 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 |
| How can I find umbrella company reviews? |
| Contractor umbrella companies - questions you need to ask |
| Which is the best umbrella company for you to use? |
| How does a PAYE umbrella company work? |
| HMRC continues to investigate umbrella companies over expenses dispensations |
| Contractor umbrella companies - Directory |
| How to join a contractor umbrella company scheme |
| How to change contractor umbrella companies |
| How contractor umbrella companies operate |
| Contractor umbrella company fees - how much to pay |
| How to choose the best umbrella company - 15 tips |
| New subsistence rates for umbrella company contractors |
| Umbrella company contractor expenses |
| Contractor umbrella companies and expenses dispensations |
| Contractor group warns over umbrella company expenses |
| Contractor expenses - could the Government be about to score an own goal? |
| Umbrella company travel expenses - SPA to take key role |
| Accountant warns over umbrella company expenses |
| Further reaction to HMRC umbrella travel expenses consultation |
| Umbrella company travel expenses - HMRC consultation begins |
| Some contractor umbrella companies misleading over expense dispensations |
| What is an IT contractor umbrella company? |
| IT Contractor umbrella company expenses claim tips |
| PCG - cautious welcome to HMRC rogue umbrella company clampdown |
| HMRC cracks down on contractor umbrella scheme dispensations |
| Contractor Umbrella receives Sunday Times award |
| How to compare contractor umbrella companies |
| Contractor umbrella company wins industry award |
| IT contractors - limited or umbrella company? |
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| Limited Company |
| Companies House and limited company contractors |
| Steps to becoming a limited company contractor |
| Can anyone become a limited company director? |
| Limited company dividend vouchers and board meeting minutes |
| New Companies House forms for limited company contractors |
| Limited company contractors - Companies House form changes from 1st October 2009 |
| How do I switch from an umbrella company to a limited company? |
| Companies Act changes for limited company contractors |
| How to set up a limited company |
| Choosing a name for your limited company |
| IT contracting and working as a sole trader |
| How to shut down your contractor limited company |
| Dormant limited company guide for contractors |
| Limited company contractors - how to update your company details |
| Guide to the company Annual Return - Form AR01 (363a) |
| Limited company contractors - company secretary role |
| IT contractors - What is a limited company? |
| Limited company directors - what are your duties and obligations? |
| Limited company contractors - what are dividends? |
| 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 / Accounting |
| Contractor tax records - how long should you keep them for? |
| BN66 - an overview of the offshore tax avoidance rules |
| Contractors urged to file tax returns online by Sunday 31st January |
| VAT changes for limited company contractors in 2010 |
| Contractors urged to plan income strategy before April 2010 tax hikes |
| IT contractor guide to Corporation Tax |
| Contractor limited companies - paying your spouse a salary |
| HMRC forms used by limited company contractors |
| Tax deadline reminder for contractors |
| Limited company contractors and Corporation Tax |
| IT contractor accountants - typical duties |
| Limited or umbrella company - income comparison |
| Tax / Statutory deadlines for limited company contractors |
| Things to avoid when choosing a contractor accountant |
| P35 'service company' question 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 |
| Limited company contractors - salary vs. dividends |
| New HMRC penalties regime from April 2009 |
| VAT staff hire concession abolition could hit agencies |
| Key payroll forms for limited company contractors |
| IT contractors and the flat rate VAT scheme |
| IT contractors and company car taxation |
| VAT accounting methods for limited company contractors |
| Limited company dividends - how much tax to pay? |
| Value Added Tax - VAT guide for IT contractors |
| IT contractor expenses - what can you claim for? |
| Key accounting dates for IT contractors |
| IT Contractors should remember 31st Jan tax return deadline |
| 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? |
| Self Assessment - Paper deadline moved forward to 31st Oct 2008 |
| HMRC announces income tax changes for 2008/9 tax year |
| Offshore arrangements for IT Contractors |
| Tax simplification would do away with the need for IR35, MSC's and Income Shifting |
| National Insurance (NI) guide for IT contractors |
| Tax band changes as Government attempts to put right the 10% tax band mess |
| IT Contractor Accounting - How legislation has forced changes |
| Tax pitfalls for owner managed companies in 2008 |
| Joy for contractors as Self Assessment form-filling to become less of an ordeal |
| Tax Rates + Allowances: 2008-9 |
| Budget 2008 - How IT Contractors are affected |
| Osborne calls for Corporation Tax cut |
| IT contractor accountants - how to choose one |
| Government releases draft "entrepreneurs' relief" legislation |
| Year-end IT Contractor tax saving guide |
| Chancellor delivers Capital Gains Tax u-turn |
| Top Self Assessment tax tips |
| CGT Taper Relief abolition creates UK business backlash |
| IT contractor expenses - most contractors are confused! |
| Compensation for VAT registration delays? |
| Tax Rates & Allowances: 2007-8 |
| Budget 2007 - Main Points |
| Top Ten Self Assessment tax return tips |
| Ten tips to avoid late paying clients |
| Top 10 Self Assessment Tax Return Tips |
| IT Contractors - Beware accountants bearing gifts! |
| How best to deal with tax investigations |
| VAT calculator for IT contractors |
| Budget 2006 - new tax rates and allowances for 2006-7 |
| Can IT Contractors claim home office expenses? |
| Personal Income Tax Rates : 2005-6 |
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| IT Contractor Insurance |
| Professional Indemnity insurance for IT contractors |
| What is public liability insurance? |
| Private medical insurance (PMI) for contractors |
| IT contractor insurance guide |
| What is employers liability insurance? |
| Contractor PI insurance - what is retroactive cover? |
| What insurance cover should IT contractors take out? |
| What is IR35 insurance? |
| Professional Indemnity insurance claims against contractors could rise due to downturn |
| Public and employers liability insurance for IT contractors |
| Professional IT contractor insurance |
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| MSC Legislation |
| Most contractors not confident of Managed Service Company rules |
| Leading contractor accountant confirmed as "not caught" by MSC legislation |
| Recruiters warned to "take care" when advising contractors |
| Managed Service Company approval schemes |
| Managed service company 'audit scheme' being considered |
| Managed Service Company Guidance Note |
| Contractors feel 'picked on' over MSC Legislation |
| IT Contractors vindicated as MPs criticise Managed Service Company legislation |
| MSC Legislation - Ordinary limited company contractors unaffected |
| 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? |
| Company registrations soar ahead of MSC tax law |
| Calls for MSC legislation to be well targeted |
| 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 - Taxing times for contractors |
| Managed Service Company legislation "misguided" |
| Tackling Managed Service Companies (MSC's) |
| MSC's - Managed Service Companies - What next for IT Contractors? |
| New Managed Service Company Proposals - A legal analysis |
| The death of composite companies? |
| Managed Service Companies |
| PCG gives cautious welcome to new tax proposals |
| Challenge to Service Companies who are ignoring IR35 |
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| Money / Investing |
| What is the outlook for the contractor mortgage market in 2010? |
| Contractor income protection (PHI) guide |
| Life Cover guide for IT contractors |
| Offset contractor mortgages in the post-crunch world |
| Guide to IT contractor mortgages |
| Income Protection Cover for IT contractors |
| 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 |
| Recession could delay retirement for some contractors |
| IT contractors and inheritance tax (IHT) planning |
| Financial services for IT contractors and freelancers |
| Contractor mortgages - is it time to fix your mortgage rate? |
| How contractors whould 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 contractor pension investment before April 5th |
| Critical Illness guide for IT contractors |
| IT contractors warned to credit check clients as "crunch" bites |
| IT contractor pensions - introduction and quotation |
| How IT contractors can deal with late payment problems |
| IT contractor mortgage calculator |
| IT contractor pension tax relief rules |
| Choosing an IT contractor bank account |
| IT contractors and the buy-to-let mortgage boom |
| "A Day" - IT contractor pensions - new rules for investing |
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| IR35 |
| IR35 and the Right of Substitution |
| IR35 - what is the 5% allowance? |
| IR35 rules and the 'mutuality of obligation' |
| Tories may address IR35 and other 'unfair' business taxes |
| Contractor accountant welcomes Alstom Transport vs. Tilson EAT decision |
| All quiet on the IR35 front? Contractors warned against complacency |
| Repeal unlikely as IR35 suits Government's cost-cutting plans |
| Guide to IR35 contract review services for IT contractors |
| Car valeters deemed to be 'employees' in recent employment status case |
| Contractor group calls on Chancellor to scrap IR35 |
| 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 |
| Minister refuses to reveal IR35 investigation figures |
| Conservatives on IR35 - "existing legislation must be reviewed" |
| 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? |
| IR35 insurance - tax investigation cover |
| 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 - a brief history of the intermediaries legislation |
| 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? |
| IR35 rules - a guide for IT contractors |
| Still possible to work outside IR35, despite Dragonfly Consultancy verdict |
| Contractors shun professional IR35 contract advice |
| Interim managers urged to understand Dragonfly IR35 judgement |
| Accountant responds to Dragonfly Consultancy IR35 judgment |
| 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 effect of IR35 on IT contractors |
| Sound business advice could have saved IR35 contractor thousands |
| IR35 factors - how to be IR35 compliant |
| Conservatives would abolish IR35 |
| IR35 headache for Inland Revenue |
| Treasury must act to take away self-employment confusion |
| Contracts curtailed as fears over Muscat judgment bite |
| IR35 - Deemed Payment and the treatment of expenses |
| IR56 - are you employed or self-employed? |
| IT Contractor ruling does 'not set employment precedent' |
| Contractor group calls for answers over IR35 probes |
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| IT Contractor Rates |
| Market for interim managers starts to rebound |
| Following barren 2009, finance contract job offers on the up |
| Report shows significant improvement in contractor jobs market |
| 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 |
| Independent consultant contract rates up despite recession |
| 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 |
| New contract offers dive in financial services sector |
| JP Morgan joins other banks and cuts contractor rates by 15% |
| Financial services contractors suffer 12% rate cuts |
| 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? |
| Contractors could be in favour as companies avoid recruiting new permies |
| Demand for engineering contractors set for a strong 2008 |
| Recruiter predicts good 2008 for public sector contractors |
| 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 |
| More IT Contractors 'on the bench', but joblessness remains low |
| Oracle contractor jobs market expected to grow in 2008 |
| Project Managers take rate cuts as economy cools |
| Financial Services IT contractors see rate hike despite credit crunch fears |
| IT Contractor rates expected to rise during 2008 |
| SAP IT Contractors can look forward to a good 2008 |
| IT contractors see a 5% increase in hourly rates |
| IT Contractors forecast 10% rate hike in 2007 |
| IT Director pay surges past 80/hour mark |
| Public sector IT Contractor numbers drop |
| IT Job surge during first quarter of 2006 |
| City Contractors reach 50GBP per hour mark for first time since 2001 |
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| Contractor FAQs |
| Income protection insurance - should my limited company pay the premiums? |
| Can I claim for broadband costs via my limited company? |
| How do you authorise your contractor accountant to act on your behalf with HMRC? |
| Can I reclaim expenses from before I formed by contractor limited company? |
| What is a PAYE umbrella company? |
| Are IT contractors better off using the Flat Rate VAT scheme? |
| Do I need to submit my VAT returns online? |
| Can some contractor umbrella companies save me more tax than others? |
| Do I need to register my ltd company for VAT? |
| What does a contractor accountant do? |
| Why don't IT contractors operate as sole traders? |
| Contractor accountant fees - how much should you expect to pay? |
| Do I need contractor professional indemnity insurance cover? |
| Contractor travel expenses - what is the 24 month rule? |
| What is a Managed Service Company? |
| How much money can I distribute in dividends? |
| When are my limited company annual accounts due? |
| How do you register your contractor company for corporation tax? |
| Can I download an "IR35 contract" from the web? |
| What would trigger an IR35 investigation? |
| What hourly / daily contract rate should I charge? |
| How do I set up a contractor limited company? |
| Why don't IT contractors set up as sole traders? |
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| Income Shifting |
| Government should be careful over income shifting plans |
| Income Shifting - Government plans to revive proposals |
| Over 7,500 sign petition against income shifting proposals |
| Second Income Shifting EDM calls for sensible measures on family business tax |
| Income shifting legislation delayed in Budget 2008 |
| Income Shifting - pressure grows for Treasury re-think |
| Contractor group slams income shifting proposals as "conceptually retarded" |
| Income Shifting - might Chancellor back down on proposals? |
| Income Shifting - what it will mean for IT Contractors |
| Dedicated site set up to fight "income shifting" proposals |
| IoD calls income shifting legislation technically defective |
| Income Shifting - Contractors urged to write to their MPs |
| Contractors urged to sign Income Shifting petition |
| How much will the income splitting legislation cost you? |
| Income Shifting Legislation - CIOT has grave concerns |
| Income Shifting - Government releases consultation document |
| Income Splitting - Advice for IT Contractors |
| Taxpayers face 500k bill over Arctic Systems case |
| Government to take action on "income splitting" following Arctic Systems defeat |
| Arctic Systems - What next for family owned businesses? |
| Arctic Systems win at House of Lords - victory for IT Contractors |
| Arctic Systems House of Lords decision date set |
| Arctic Systems - Section 660 hearing begins at Lords |
| Landmark Section 660 family case goes to the Lords |
| Key Section 660 hearing to take place in 2007 |
| Section 660 - Overview of the tax legislation |
| Section 660 - Guidance note on the settlements legislation |
| Section 660 - Revenue threatens Arctic Systems decision |
| Section 660 - Arctic Systems Win Appeal |
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| IT Contracts / Work |
| IT contractor jobs market should be more stable during 2010 |
| Agency Workers Regulations - what employers need to know |
| Why do most contractors work via agencies? |
| How to impress during the contractor interview process |
| How to negotiate your IT contract rate successfully |
| Google web marketing advice for IT contractors |
| IT contractor recruitment via agencies |
| Working additional hours for no payment |
| Make sure you know who you're dealing with when applying for work |
| Contract rates - how much do IT contractors earn? |
| What recruiters want to see on an IT contractor's CV |
| BBC exposes dirty tricks used by some recruitment agencies |
| What should IT contractors do to survive the economic downturn? |
| Security clearance guide for IT contractors |
| Give your contracting business a professional image |
| Dealing with IT contractor recruitment agencies |
| Guide to invoicing agencies + invoice template |
| Guide to contractor timesheets and invoicing your agency |
| Qualifications and long-term IT contracting success |
| What qualities do I need to succeed in Project Management? |
| 5 things to watch out for when starting a new IT contract |
| A good contractor CV more important than ever |
| 10 classic IT contractor CV Mistakes |
| Number of complaints against recruitment agencies falls in 2008 |
| How to be successful as an IT contractor |
| How to find IT contractor jobs - contract work |
| IT contractor interview tips |
| How to write a good IT contractor CV |
| IT contracting on a UK work visa |
| Contract renewals - Should you ask for a contract rate increase? |
| IT contractors vs. 'permies' - how to avoid conflict |
| Sloppy agents blamed for recent recruitment scam |
| Government should sort out muddled approach to contractors and agencies |
| Agency Workers Directive - 250,000 jobs could be lost |
| IT Contractor Interviews - The Inside Track - Part Two |
| IT Contractor Interviews - The Inside Track - Part One |
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| Service Provider News |
| Accountancy firm Danbro collects award following takeover |
| Accountant launches online calculator for contractors |
| Recent failures could damage reputation of contractor umbrella companies |
| 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 |
| Successful definition of a 'professional contractor' could reap rewards |
| Free umbrella company service launched for contractors |
| Contractor organisation hits out at agency worker proposals |
| New chairman for Service Providers Association (SPA) |
| Contractor industry reaction to Pre-Budget Report 2009 |
| Contractor accountant provides Pre-Budget Report predictions |
| SThree sees recruitment market conditions stablising |
| Contractor accountant hires in-house legal team |
| New IR35 services for contractor accountants |
| Danbro in line for three top accountancy awards |
| Service Providers Association launches code of conduct for umbrella companies |
| New contractor survey aims to influence decision makers |
| Umbrella company soars up Sunday Times league table |
| New guide to flexible working published |
| Specialist agency says worst is over for IT jobs market |
| Protection for IT contractors' sensitive documents |
| Contractor accountant launches iPhone application |
| UK IT Industry Awards - open for contractor entries |
| New compliance course for recruitment agencies |
| Contractors warned to stick with specialist accountants |
| Parasol umbrella company employee portal launched |
| Leading contract recruitment agency defies downturn |
| Contractor umbrella company sees record growth |
| Umbrella giant snaps up leading contractor accountancy firm |
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