While umbrella company payslips provide essential information, they are complex and can cause confusion. This guide explains what all the entries on a payslip mean and why they are there. Read more
A list of some of the leading specialist accountancy firms for contractors. Read more
If your scan the web for umbrella company reviews, how do you know if the information you view is legitimate? Here’s why you should be cautious. Read more
As a limited company director, what is the most tax-efficient salary to pay yourself in the 2022/23 tax year, and any other employees? Read more
Both your company, and its employees are liable to pay National Insurance Contributions on all salaries paid to staff. Here we look at how the rates are calculated. Read more
The 2007 MSC legislation was created to target the use of contrived corporate structures, which provided (mainly) professional workers with the tax benefits of working via a limited company, but without the responsibilities. Read more
A concise guide to the taxes you will encounter as a limited company contractor – Corporation Tax, VAT, National Insurance, Income and Dividend Tax. Read more
Important tax considerations to bear in mind when deciding whether to buy a company car, or claim a mileage allowance for business use of your own car. Read more
There are many circumstances where temporary workers using umbrellas may still be required to complete a tax return and pay additional tax and national insurance to HMRC. Read more
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was implemented by the government to help simplify and standardise how sub-contractors are paid by contractors, and how they pay tax and deductions. Read more