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  • Limited Company
    • Contracting via a limited company – advantages and disadvantages
    • How to set up a limited company as a contractor
    • Limited or umbrella company – which is best for contractors?
    • Choose a limited company name — and what to do If you change your mind
  • Umbrella Company
    • How to compare umbrella companies: 20 things to consider
    • Contractor umbrella company fees – how much do they charge?
    • How can you find umbrella company reviews?
    • Umbrella Company Directory
    • Umbrella Company Calculator
  • IR35
    • IR35 and Off-Payroll explained – a simple beginner’s guide
    • When was IR35 introduced? Timeline from 1999 to 2023
    • 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 (2025)
  • 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
    • Professional Indemnity
    • IR35 Insurance
    • Employers Liability
    • Public Liability
    • Life Insurance
    • Income Protection
    • Private Medical Cover
    • Critical Illness Cover
  • Work
  • Finances
    • Contractor Pensions
    • What is a SIPP?
    • Contractor Mortgages
    • Business Banking
    • Tide Bank Account
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Limited Company Guides

A popular way to contract is via your own limited company. After choosing a company name, and going through the initial incorporation process (which is very simple), you should familiarise yourself with your obligations as a company director, and the typical events in the life of a limited company.

Here are some of our most popular guides to setting up and running a company:

  • Guide to setting up a limited company – everything you need to know if you decide to go down the incorporation route.
  • What is Companies House – the registrar of UK companies? – all private companies are listed here. What information do you need to submit each year?
  • Which is best for me – limited or umbrella company? – there are pros and cons to each business structure. Which is most suitable for you?
  • Choosing a company name – things to be aware of – there are legal restrictions to the name you choose for your new company.

More limited company guides

Find out more about setting up a company at Limited Company Help.

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Closing your company? Why a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) may be your best option

21st January 2021
If you are considering closing down your limited company - possibly as a result of the April 2021 'Off-Payroll' changes in the private sector - what is the most tax-efficient way of achieving this goal?
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How do I switch from an umbrella company to a limited company?

2nd January 2021
Moving from an umbrella to limited company structure should be a hassle free process - here are some things to bear in mind before making the move.
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