Company strike-off: can you extract profits tax efficiently?
If you are considering closing down the company you have used for contracting, we look at how any remaining profits can be extracted in a tax efficient way.
Does my limited company have to appoint a secretary?
Find out if your limited company needs a secretary, what the role involves, and how to appoint or remove one. Includes FAQs.
Closing down a limited company – options for contractors
The different options you will face when shutting down your company - keeping the company 'ticking along', applying for a voluntary strike off, or a members voluntary liquidation.
Income shifting and the settlements legislation for small companies
Guide to the UK settlements legislation and income shifting rules, from the historic Section 660 to the Arctic Systems case and current HMRC challenges.
Contract rates: how much will you earn as an IT contractor
How to work out what IT contract rate you can charge, and where to find average IT contract rate data online. It's harder to source than you'd think!
Corporation tax – guide for limited company contractors
An overview of Corporation Tax, what the current CT rates are, and how it applies to limited company contractors.
How can salary sacrifice reduce your tax bill and boost your pension?
Discover how contractors can use pension contributions to reduce tax - including salary sacrifice for umbrella employees. Updated for 2025/26.
IR35 – what is the 5% allowance?
When does the 5% IR35 allowance apply? How it works, and which contractors can still claim it following the introduction of the Off-Payroll working rules.
What are trivial benefits? Tax-free perks for directors and employees
What qualifies as a 'trivial benefit' according to HMRC and how you can reward your staff and directors with a gift or benefit without them being taxed.
Why do umbrella company contractors have to pay Employer’s NI costs?
One of the most frequently asked questions by umbrella employees is why they are responsible for paying Employers National Insurance Contributions (NICs).