Does my limited company have to appoint a secretary?
Find out if your limited company needs a secretary, what the role involves, and how to appoint or remove one. Includes FAQs.
Income shifting and the settlements legislation for small companies
Guide to the UK settlements legislation and income shifting rules, from the historic Section 660 to the Arctic Systems case and current HMRC challenges.
Corporation tax – guide for limited company contractors
An overview of Corporation Tax, what the current CT rates are, and how it applies to limited company contractors.
How can salary sacrifice reduce your tax bill and boost your pension?
Discover how contractors can use pension contributions to reduce tax - including salary sacrifice for umbrella employees. Updated for 2025/26.
IR35 – what is the 5% allowance?
When does the 5% IR35 allowance apply? How it works, and which contractors can still claim it following the introduction of the Off-Payroll working rules.
Top 10 best UK umbrella companies [2025 list]
A list of some of the UK's leading PAYE umbrella companies for contractors.
What are trivial benefits? Tax-free perks for directors and employees
What qualifies as a 'trivial benefit' according to HMRC and how you can reward your staff and directors with a gift or benefit without them being taxed.
Balance Sheet vs P&L Account – simple guide for small companies
Understand the difference between a balance sheet and P&L account, and why they matter for small limited companies, contractors and business owners.
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.
How to give your IT contractor LinkedIn profile a boost
Almost all recruitment agencies use LinkedIn as a sourcing tool, and many IT contractors cite it as one of their top three sources of leads.