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Guides to starting up and working as a contractor in the UK; from working via an umbrella or contractor limited company, to dealing with accountants, taxes, regulations, contractor insurance, recruitment agents and end clients.
Want to become a contractor in 2012? - Read our start-up guides first.
IR35 - The IR35 rules remain in place (but will undergo an administrative overhaul). Read the latest news in our IR35 channel.
Directories - Leading umbrella companies and contractor accountants.
What is PI Insurance? - Our guide to contractor professional indemnity insurance explains why many clients/agencies require you to be covered.
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Contractor accountant faces jail stretch for stealing clients' funds
Darren Upton, who ran a contractor accountancy firm for many years, faces 6 years in prison after being found guilty at Leeds Crown Court for using his clients' tax money to fund a luxury lifestyle.
(Feb 9, 2012 in
News
)
Guide to IT contractor mortgages
IT contractor mortgages - how to get the best deals based on your contract rate. Includes an online mortgage enquiry form.
(Feb 8, 2012 in
Money / Investing
)
Limited companies - what are the Articles and Memorandum of Association used for?
We look at two of the documents required when you set up a company, with particular reference to the Articles of Association.
(Feb 7, 2012 in
Limited Company
)
Job board expects contract market to remain strong in 2012
A leading job board expects the IT contract market to remain strong over the next year, as the demand of skilled IT professionals continues to grow, despite fundamental problems with the economy as a whole.
(Feb 6, 2012 in
Market Reports
)
HMRC business record checking programme suspended
HMRC much-criticised business record checking campaign has been postponed, pending changes to make the checks more targeted and 'educational'.
(Feb 6, 2012 in
News
)
Contractors set to pay more tax when dissolving a company, as ESC C16 changes are enacted
Changes to the ESC C16 rules have now been enacted by the Commons, meaning that contractors closing their limited companies will have to pay more tax when making a final distribution from 1st March 2012.
(Feb 3, 2012 in
Tax
)
Would student loan boss have been caught by IR35?
Following news that the Student Loans Company boss has been receiving remuneration via his own personal services company, we ask whether this would this have made him a classic target for an IR35 investigation.
(Feb 2, 2012 in
IR35
)
Dividends - how often should I take them, and when are they actually taxed?
We explore two of the questions most often asked by limited company contractors - involving the timing, and tax point of dividend declarations.
(Feb 2, 2012 in
Tax
)
Mobile Commerce contractors in high demand by retail sector
Another survey points to the growth in demand for IT contractors with mobile (m-commerce) skills over the past year.
(Feb 2, 2012 in
Market Reports
)
Can I gift a share in my company to my wife? Are there any tax consequences?
The issue of splitting limited company shares with a spouse or partner has been the subject of much confusion and debate over the past few years.
(Feb 1, 2012 in
Contractor FAQs
)
Does IR35 apply to sole traders?
Although the Intermediaries Legislation was created to target alleged disguised employment by limited company directors, how are sole traders affected by IR35?
(Feb 1, 2012 in
IR35
)
Self assessment on limited company dividend income
A contractor recently sent in an question asking whether or not his wife needs to register to fill in a tax return, even though no tax will be payable on her dividend income.
(Feb 1, 2012 in
Tax
)
Contractors should benefit as web economy set to double by 2016
A landmark report from the Boston Consulting Group outlines how the digital economy is set to boom over the next five years, providing ample opportunities for contractors.
(Jan 30, 2012 in
News
)
David Miliband accused of hipocrisy following income shifting revelations
The Daily Mail has revealed that the former foreign secretary has been channeling his lucrative post-Westminster earnings through a limited company, where the shares are split equally between himself and his wife.
(Jan 29, 2012 in
News
)
If I want to close down my limited company, can I extract any remaining 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.
(Jan 27, 2012 in
Contractor FAQs
)
Compliance and security key to ongoing success of Parasol
Parasol Group has announced strong results over the past year, and says the firm's commitment to compliance is a key factor in its ongoing success.
(Jan 25, 2012 in
News
)
Temporary workplace expense schemes under scrutiny after HMRC wins major tax case against Reed
A landmark tax tribunal case has found a leading employment agency to be liable for substantial back taxes, after 500,000 temps were reimbursed for expenses, which should have been paid as salary.
(Jan 24, 2012 in
News
)
IT contractor North/South divide continues to grow
The latest quarterly survey of IT jobs posted on recruitment websites shows that although the demand for IT contractors continues to grow nationwide, a larger proportion of roles than ever are based in the South.
(Jan 22, 2012 in
Market Reports
)
Self employed numbers reach record high, but FCSA calls on Government to support flexible working
The latest UK employment figures show that although the unemployment rate now stands at 8.4%, the number of 'self employed' has reached a new high of 4.2m.
(Jan 18, 2012 in
News
)
Clients urged to take more care preparing specs, as most IT projects deemed 'unsuccessful'
A software firm has urged the UK's businesses to take more care when providing specs for IT work, to avoid going over budget, or even having to shelve projects entirely.
(Jan 18, 2012 in
News
)
Time running out to register for self assessment online
HMRC has reminded taxpayers new to self assessment that they only have a few days left to register for online submission.
(Jan 17, 2012 in
News
)
How to deal with late payment problems
Here are some proactive steps you can take to maximise the chances of getting your invoices paid on time.
(Jan 16, 2012 in
Money / Investing
)
Leading outsourcing site reports rapid growth in demand for IT freelancers
Statistics released by the world's leading outsourcing site, show that the demand for IT freelancers is growing strongly.
(Jan 13, 2012 in
News
)
One third of businesses may lay off contractors early due to AWR
A survey of recruiters suggests that almost 30% of organisations may terminate contract and temp roles prematurely, as a result of the Agency Workers Regulations.
(Jan 12, 2012 in
Agency Workers Regulations
)
The importance of networking for career IT contractors
With dozens of applicants applying for many IT contract roles, networking has never been more important for career contractors.
(Jan 11, 2012 in
Contract Work
)
Contractor Professional Indemnity Insurance - things to consider
Some factors to consider before taking out a professional indemnity insurance policy. What is covered?, is it mandatory?, and how retroactive and run-off cover works.
(Jan 10, 2012 in
Contractor Insurance
)
Why should contractors choose a specialist accountant?
Given that all qualified accountants should be able to keep the books of your average limited company contractor, why do most contractors hire specialist accountancy firms?
(Jan 9, 2012 in
Contractor Accountants
)
IT contractors - what is a limited company?
Most IT contractors work via a limited liability company. So what is a limited company, what are your responsibilities as a director?
(Jan 6, 2012 in
Limited Company
)
Contractor income protection (PHI) guide
Contractor income protection insurance can provide a tax free monthly income to protect you if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. What to look out for when choosing a policy.
(Jan 5, 2012 in
Contractor Insurance
)
How to give your contracting CV a makeover
How to put together an impressive contractor CV, and why you should take time to tailor your CV to each role you apply for.
(Jan 4, 2012 in
Contract Work
)
Start-Up Guide :: How to become an IT contractor
Once you have decided that IT contracting is something that you would like to do, there are a number of stages you will need to negotiate before starting work on your first contract.
(Jan 3, 2012 in
Start-Up Guides
)
2011 - a busy year for the contracting industry
2011 has not been lacking in excitement, with the birth of the AWR, ongoing economic uncertainty, and confirmation that IR35 is here to stay.
(Dec 23, 2011 in
News
)
Forming a limited company - which documents do you need to complete?
Contractors thinking of going into business for the first time may be daunted by the thought of forming a limited company. However, in reality, the company formation process is not complex.
(Dec 22, 2011 in
Limited Company
)
mCommerce IT contractors command high rates
A new report shows that contractors working in mobile commerce roles, building tools for smartphones and tablet computers, are likely to be paid at least 20% more than contractors in more general e-commerce positions.
(Dec 20, 2011 in
Market Reports
)
Limited company shareholders - changes to ESC C16 rules from March 2012
HMRC has announced that changes are to be made to the tax treatment of shareholder distributions when a limited company is wound up.
(Dec 19, 2011 in
Tax
)
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