Do you have to appoint an accountant for your limited company?
When you set up in business as a limited company contractor, do you have to appoint an accountant? What are the benefits?
Online tools to check your umbrella company payslip is correct
How can you check that your umbrella company payslip and net take home pay figures are correct, comply with UK tax laws, and don't include any unexpected deductions?
Top 10 best UK umbrella companies [2025 list]
A list of some of the UK's leading PAYE umbrella companies for contractors.
Top 10 Contractor Accountants (2025) – Fees, Ratings, Reviews
A list of some of the leading specialist accountancy firms for contractors, including Aardvark, SG Accounting, Clever Accounts and Integro.
Contractor mortgages – how to get one and how much can you borrow?
How to get the best mortgage deals based on your contract rate alone, by using lenders who understand how contractors operate.
Critical illness insurance for IT contractors – what does it cover?
Critical illness insurance is designed to cover you if you are diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Read our guide for contractors.
Company entertainment expenses – plus the £150 annual event exemption
The rules surrounding entertainment expenses are complicated, so it’s important to know the tax implications and reliefs available to your limited company.
IT contractor business insurance – what’s mandatory and what clients ask for
There are some compelling reasons why most contractors should have adequate business insurance cover in place, even if it is not required by law.
A guide to professional indemnity insurance for contractors
Many clients now insist that contractors have adequate professional indemnity insurance cover in place. What is PI insurance?, and how to choose a policy.
IR35 and the Off-Payroll rules – a beginner’s guide
What is IR35 and Off Payroll, exactly? And how much tax will you pay if you are caught? In our simple guide to IR35, we explain everything!