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    • Contracting via a limited company – advantages and disadvantages
    • How to set up a limited company as a contractor – comprehensive guide
    • Limited or umbrella company – which is best for contractors?
  • Umbrella Company
    • How to compare umbrella companies: 20 things to consider
    • Contractor umbrella company fees – how much do they charge?
    • How to find reliable umbrella company reviews
    • Umbrella Company Directory
    • Umbrella Company Calculator – calculate your net pay (2026/27)
  • IR35
    • IR35 and Off-Payroll explained – a simple beginner’s guide
    • IR35 timeline: when it was introduced and how it evolved
    • Download free IR35 contract templates and example clauses
    • Guide to IR35 contract review services for IT contractors
  • Accounting
    • Contractor accountants – what to look out for
    • Do you have to appoint an accountant for your limited company?
    • Your company annual accounts – the basics, and filing deadlines
    • Top 10 Contractor Accountants (2026)
  • Tax
    • What is the most tax-efficient director’s salary in 2025/26?
    • Corporation tax – guide for limited company contractors
    • Limited company tax basics for contractors
    • What are limited company dividends and how are they taxed?
  • Expenses
  • Insurance
    • Business insurance – what’s mandatory?
    • Professional Indemnity
    • Public liability insurance
    • Employers’ liability insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Income Protection
    • Private Medical Cover
    • Critical Illness Cover
  • Work
  • Finances
    • Contractor Pensions
    • What is a SIPP?
    • Contractor Mortgages
    • Business Banking
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Value Added Tax – VAT guide for IT contractors

27th February 2026
Practical Value Added Tax guide for contractors explaining when to register for VAT, how VAT works, and how to manage VAT schemes and quarterly returns.
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Financial Cost of IR35

What is the financial impact of IR35 on IT contractors?

22nd February 2026
There is s significant difference in the tax treatment of IT contractors whose contracts fall either inside, or outside, the IR35 rules.
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How to find reliable umbrella company reviews

22nd February 2026
If your scan the web for umbrella company reviews, how do you know if the information you view is legitimate? Here's why you should be cautious.
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How to deal with late payment problems as a limited company contractor

19th February 2026
An overview of the late payment legislation and some proactive steps you can take to maximise the chances of getting your invoices paid on time.
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What salary should I pay myself as a limited company contractor?

17th February 2026
One of the most common questions asked by limited company contractors is what level of salary they should pay themselves.
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Contractor umbrella company fees – how much do they charge?

15th February 2026
We look at typical fees charged by umbrella company providers, and why you should consider additional factors before signing up.
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Self-Assessment – how do payments on account work for contractors?

11th February 2026
As a limited company contractor, you need to set funds aside for your annual tax return liability, which is where ‘payments on account’ come into play.
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What do ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ IR35 mean in reality?

11th February 2026
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 an IR35 Status Determination Statement (SDS)?

5th February 2026
A Status Determination Statement (SDS) sets out the employment status of a contract worker. What is included in an SDS, and what happens if you disagree?
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IR35 – what is HMRC’s CEST tool? What are its limitations?

1st February 2026
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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