A contractor’s guide to SIPPs – take control of your retirement
SIPPs offer flexibility, tax efficiency, and a wide range of investment choices, making it attractive for those who want to manage their own retirement pot.
Umbrella companies and agency PSLs – how do they work?
If you've found a contract through a recruitment agency, you'll often be encouraged to use an umbrella on the agency's preferred supplier list (PSL).
Can I reclaim expenses from before I formed my limited company?
You may well have incurred various expenses starting out in the contracting world, before you formed a company. Can you reclaim these costs?
IT contractor expenses – what you can and can’t claim
If you run a limited company, you can offset a range of business expenses against your company's tax bill. Here we look at some typical contractor expenses.
HMRC tax codes – quick guide for limited and umbrella contractors
This guide explains what tax codes are used for, some typical ones, and what to do if you think your code is wrong.
Umbrella companies – how is net take home pay calculated?
We look at how net pay is calculated for PAYE umbrella company employees, following deductions from your assignment (umbrella rate) and gross pay rate.
Key Information Document (KID) – guide for umbrella contractors
All umbrella workers should receive a Key Information Document (KID) from their recruitment agency before starting a new contract.
A limited company owner’s guide to the Confirmation Statement
The confirmation statement confirms that all of your company information is accurate and up to date and that your company is compliant with company law.
Do I need to register my ltd company for VAT?
At what stage do limited company contractors have to register for VAT?
Continuity of employment as an umbrella company employee
If you work via an umbrella, you can benefit from 'continuity of employment' - where you continue to be employed by the umbrella even when a contract ends.