Income Protection Insurance for IT contractors – in a nutshell
Contractor income protection insurance provides monthly payments if you can't perform your contract dutie due to sickness or injury. How does IP work, and how much does it cost?
Download free IR35 contract templates and example clauses
What is an 'IR35 friendly' contract in reality? Why working practices must match the terms of a contract. Download sample IR35 contract templates.
What is public liability insurance? Guide for IT contractors
An overview of public liability insurance for contractors and small businesses - what it is, and how to get a quote.
How much will a new accountant charge to bring your old accounts up-to-date?
When you join a new contractor accountant, with incomplete accounting records in tow, should the new provider charge you to bring them up-to-date?
IR35 and the ‘mutuality of obligation’
Whether or not a mutuality of obligation exists between the parties is a key IR35 status indicator. We look at what MOO is - and how HMRC interprets it.
The pros and cons of contracting via an umbrella company
We look at the pros and cons of contracting via an umbrella company - seen by many as the "hassle free" solution by many.
Can you reclaim the cost of home broadband from your limited company?
In the latest of our series on limited company expenses, we look at tax treatment of broadband installed at home.
When was IR35 introduced? Timeline from 1999 to 2023
The history of IR35 - from its first mention in early 1999, to its introduction in 2000. Plus the controversial 'off-payroll' changes in 2017 and 2021.
Your 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?
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.