Why is the Dragonfly IR35 case important?
A concise overview of the recent Dragonfly Consultancy IR35 case – and its importance to the future of IR35 status rulings. Read more
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Guide to the company Annual Return – Form AR01 (363a)
Limited company contractors will be aware that, each year, they have to submit an ‘Annual Return’ form to Companies House. So, what is the purpose of Form AR01? Read more
VAT accounting methods for limited company contractors
The different ways contractor companies can account for VAT – the ‘standard’ VAT accounting, flat rate VAT, annual accounting, and the cash accounting schemes. Read more
Limited company contractors – the company secretary role
Although there is no longer a mandatory requirement to appoint a secretary, there are a number of administrative responsibilities the role can fulfil. Read more
Practical steps to review IR35 status and mitigate risks
In light of the Dragonfly IR35 verdict, a leading IR35 status expert suggests that contractors should review their IR35 status and mitigate their exposure to risk. Read more
Contractor umbrella companies and expenses dispensations
Some contractor umbrella companies claim to have special expenses ‘dispensations’ from HMRC. We explain why such claims are often misleading. Read more
Will your contract be caught by the IR35 rules?
Overview of IR35 compliance factors including the Right of Substitution, Control and Mutuality of Obligation. Does your contract fall within the IR35 rules? Read more
10 classic IT contractor CV mistakes you should be aware of
How not to write a decent IT contractor CV – bad layout, content and presentation will ensure you will not be called up for an interview! Read more
How many IT contractors are there in the UK currently?
Thanks to new expert research, we now have a good idea of how many freelancers and contractors there are in the country. Read more
Dragonfly IR35 defeat at the High Court
The director of Dragonfly Consultancy faces a huge tax bill after losing his landmark IR35 appeal at the High Court. What does the loss of this case mean for other IT contractors? Read more