Choosing a contractor accountant – 8 steps to take
Finding the best accountant for your company is an essential part of the process of starting out in the contracting world. Here are some top tips.
Business bank accounts for contractors: setup, fees and free options
Opening a business bank account is essential for contractors. Our guide explains setup, fees, and the best free options, including Tide and Zempler.
How to invoice agencies and clients as a contractor + free template
What to include on contractor invoices, how self-billing works, and your statutory rights on late payments. Includes a free Word invoice template.
How to register with an umbrella company (and switch if you’re not happy)
Learn how to register with an umbrella company and what’s involved if you switch providers. Steps, documents, contracts, pitfalls and tips included.
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.
What is a director’s loan account? – a guide for contractors
You might have heard your accountant mention a “director’s loan account” in your limited company. What does this mean, and should you be concerned about it?
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!