If it is eligible, you company may be able to reclaim up to £3,000 of Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) from HMRC each year, thanks to the Employment Allowance. Read more
You can pay anything from £50 to £150 per month for a contractor accountant. So what should this monthly fee include, and what ‘extras’ might you have to pay? Read more
A specialist accountant will provide a number of services to look after the tax and accounting needs of your limited company. Here we look at the typical tasks they undertake for a monthly fee. Read more
We look at two of the documents required when you set up a company, with particular reference to the Articles of Association. Read more
One of the first things umbrella contractors ask is – what can they claim for on expenses? The truth and ‘mistruths’ about reclaiming contractor expenses. Read more
We look at the main positive and negative aspects of being an IT contractor, from the greater freedoms it brings, to the lack of security you might experience. Read more
We look at how net pay is calculated for PAYE umbrella company employees, following deductions for income tax, national insurance, and expenses. Read more
Although the Intermediaries Legislation was created to target alleged disguised employment by limited company directors, how are sole traders affected by IR35? Read more
The professional person you are most likely to seek advice from is your accountant. We look at the five things you want to avoid when choosing a contractor accountancy firm. Read more
An employment status expert explains why complying with IR35 involves much more than simply having an ‘IR35 friendly’ contract in place. Read more