Private medical insurance for IT contractors
Contractors looking to cover themselves for specialist and hospital treatment costs may be interested in find out more about private medical insurance.
Can your limited company claim the Employment Allowance (EA)?
Your company may be able to reclaim up to £10,500 of Employers' National Insurance Contributions from HMRC each year, thanks to the Employment Allowance.
Limited company tax basics for contractors
A concise guide to the taxes you will encounter as a limited company contractor - Corporation Tax, VAT, National Insurance, Income and Dividend Tax.
Which training expenses can you claim via your company?
Ongoing training is key to enhancing your existing skills, and sourcing new work, but which training costs can you claim via your company's tax bill?
Quick guide to umbrella company pension contributions
This guide provides an overview of umbrella company workplace pension schemes, including information on tax relief and opting in or out of the scheme.
Self-Assessment – how do payments on account work for contractors?
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.
Will your new accountant charge to form a limited company?
Most accountants can set up a limited company on your behalf, either for free if you're appointing them as your accountant, or for a fixed fee.
Net take-home pay calculation tricks used by some umbrella companies
When you request a net take-home pay calculation from prospective umbrella providers, the numbers should all match. But, often, they don't.
What should I do if I want to change my accountant?
If you need to change accountancy providers for whatever reasons, we look at the steps you should take to ensure the handover goes smoothly.
What salary should I pay myself as a limited company contractor?
One of the most common questions asked by limited company contractors is what level of salary they should pay themselves.