IT contractors and company car tax – with examples (2026/27)
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.
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.
What salary should I pay myself as a limited company contractor?
One of the most common questions asked by limited company contractors is what level of salary they should pay themselves.
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.
Self-Assessment – how do payments on account work for contractors?
As a limited company contractor, you need to set funds aside for your annual tax return liability, which is where ‘payments on account’ come into play.
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?
What is an IR35 Status Determination Statement (SDS)?
A Status Determination Statement (SDS) sets out the employment status of a contract worker. What is included in an SDS, and what happens if you disagree?