Contractor vs freelancer – which one are you (and why It matters)?
Freelancer or contractor? Learn the key differences in structure, tax, and IR35 – and which model suits your work style best.
Contract renewals: should you push for a rate increase?
When your IT contract comes up for renewal, should you ask for a higher rate? Learn how 2025 market conditions and IR35 affect your chances.
Limited or umbrella company – which is best for contractors?
Which trading structure should you use when you work as an IT contractor? We look at pros and cons of working via a limited company vs. an umbrella.
How to make charitable donations via your limited company
How charitable donations work from a company’s perspective, what the tax implications are, and how to make sure you keep on the right side of HMRC.
10 essential self assessment tips for limited company directors
Limited company director? You probably need to file a Self Assessment tax return. Here are 10 tips to help you get it right for the 2024/25 tax year.
Taking a break – how to make your limited company ‘dormant’
There may be a time when you want to take a break from contracting or other business activity, whilst keeping your limited company in an 'inactive' state.
Working from home – what expenses can you claim for via your company?
HMRC allows several ways to claim for home office use, but the rules differ depending on how much you use your home for work and what expenses you incur.
As a company director, can I keep my home address private?
If you don't want a limited company director's residential addresses to appear on the public record, you can provide a service address instead.
Limited company dividend voucher and board meeting minute templates
A company may distribute any retained profit it has made to its shareholders. Board meeting minutes and dividend vouchers must be completed in all cases.
Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) explained for contractors
The main aim of the Agency Workers Regulations is for temporary agency workers to be given the same basic working rights as other employees after 12 weeks.