IT contractor interview tips – how to impress clients
The interview is a crucial step in your quest for that next IT contract and every care should be made to ensure that you impress.
What to include on an invoice for contract work
What information should limited company contractors include on their invoices?
IR35 and the Right of Substitution
The Right of Substitution is an important factor in IR35 / employment status cases, but how can it be used in reality?
Limited company director – duties and obligations
All company directors carry a number of legal and financial responsibilities, as detailed in the terms of the Companies Act 2006.
Value Added Tax – VAT guide for IT contractors
Value Added Tax guide for IT Contractors. When you should register for VAT, and how to deal with VAT administration.
What to do if a client or agency hasn’t paid an invoice on time
Chasing payment can be tricky, as you don’t want to damage the relationship or jeopardise any future work. Some tips to deal with overdue invoices.
Contractor tax avoidance schemes – warning signs to look out for
Tax avoidance schemes come in all shapes and sizes. To veteran contractors, the warning signs may be obvious, but many others are (or have been) duped into using them. They represent a clear and present danger to your current and future prosperity.
What is the government’s stance on umbrella companies?
With hundreds of thousands of workers using umbrella companies in the UK, and over 500 providers to choose from, what is the government's stance on umbrella companies, and how is it seeking to ensure compliance within the sector?
Guide to IR35 contract review services for IT contractors
Why you should always get a professional IR35 opinion on your contracts. Includes a list of companies who provide IR35 status and contract drafting services.
Contractor’s guide to invoicing agencies and clients. Includes invoice template
A contractor's guide to preparing an invoice for your agency / client. What to include on the invoice, sample invoice templates, and links to online invoicing software.