Limited company annual accounts: the basics and filing deadlines
If you have set up a new limited company for your contracting business, when do you have to submit your company accounts to Companies House and HMRC?
Changing contractor accountants: the switching process explained
If you need to change accountancy providers for whatever reasons, we look at the steps you should take to ensure the handover goes smoothly.
Guide to IR35 contract review services for IT contractors
Why you should always get a professional IR35 opinion on your contracts. Includes a list of companies who provide IR35 status and contract drafting services.
IR35 insurance – tax investigation cover for contractors
IR35 insurance will cover the professional costs of any tax investigation, and even any tax and NI liabilities you owe following an HMRC enquiry.
Value Added Tax – VAT guide for IT contractors
Practical Value Added Tax guide for contractors explaining when to register for VAT, how VAT works, and how to manage VAT schemes and quarterly returns.
What is the financial impact of IR35 on IT contractors?
There is s significant difference in the tax treatment of IT contractors whose contracts fall either inside, or outside, the IR35 rules.
How to find reliable umbrella company reviews
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.
How to deal with late payment problems as a limited company contractor
An overview of the late payment legislation and some proactive steps you can take to maximise the chances of getting your invoices paid on time.
Contractor umbrella company fees – how much do they charge?
We look at typical fees charged by umbrella company providers, and why you should consider additional factors before signing up.
What do ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ IR35 mean in reality?
If you're caught by the IR35 tax legislation, it could have a big impact on your take home pay. So what does inside and outside IR35 actually mean?