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Control Factor in IR35

IR35 factors and the importance of ‘control’

1st August 2023
A brief overview of how 'control' is an important factor in determining the IR35 status of a contract.
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How to deal with recruitment agents as a contractor

16th June 2023
Most contractors work via recruitment agencies - they are a key part of the contracting lifecycle. In this article, we explore how the recruitment process works, and how to successfully work with agents.
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5 reasons to take out Life Insurance via your own limited company

15th June 2023
If you are a limited company contractor, taking out a relevant life insurance policy is a tax efficient way to protect your loved ones.
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What is salary skimming and how do unethical umbrella companies profit from it?

31st May 2023
This article aims to elucidate the concept of salary skimming, its occurrence, and the steps contractors can take to secure transparent and compliant payment from their umbrella company.
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What do ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ IR35 mean in reality?

9th May 2023
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?
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What is a limited company’s registered office address?

4th May 2023
When you form a new company, you must choose an official registered office address. Here we explain the legal requirements, plus options available if you don't want to use your home address.
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Does HMRC officially approve any umbrella companies?

4th May 2023
In this article, we explain how compliant umbrella companies operate and whether or not HMRC officially approves any umbrella companies.
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IR35 – what is HMRC’s CEST tool? What are its limitations?

3rd May 2023
CEST (Check Employment Status for Tax) is a tool created by HMRC to help clients determine whether any contractors they engage fall inside or outside IR35.
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IR35 – what is a status determination statement?

20th April 2023
A Status Determination Statement (SDS) is a document that sets out the status of a contractor for tax purposes. What is included in an SDS, and what happens if you disagree with it?
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Do I need to inform HMRC if I pay my wife a small salary via my company?

14th April 2023
A reader asks if he needs to inform the authorities if he wants to pay his wife a small salary for 'administrative' work done for his company.
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