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Running your limited company - a contractors guide
This article lists the on going responsibilities and obligations of running a limited company.
�arise you will need to consider the following: 1. IR35 IR35 is a fundamental issue which you will need t� �u will need to consider at the very start of your contracting career and every time you accept a contract. You� �d to seek specialist legal advice for the various contracts you undertake in order to ensure that your decisi� �ur contracting career and every time you accept a contract. You will need to familiarise yourself with the r�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 06 Feb 2006

Dividends – calculation, payment and taxation
Contractors using limited company structures can get significant tax advantages by paying themselves dividends. This article explains how dividends work.
�out a dividend to the shareholders. Dividends and IR35 Most contractors using a limited company operate� �idends has been updated. Please see Dividends and contracting : calculation, payment and taxation . Introductio�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 09 Aug 2006

Making tax efficient use of excess company profits
Discusses the tax effective options and issues for utilising excess company profits?
�is dissolved. This article discusses the issues. IR35 Factors This question is only relevant when you a�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 30 Oct 2006

Contractor accounting: How to manage your company accounting
How can contractors manage their accounting for a contracting limited company and at what point should they call in the services of their accountant?
�contractor, reducing the risk of being caught by IR35 Contractors have much more flexibility with how t� �Limited company contracting has traditionally been the trading vehicle chosen� �limited company? Contractors typically choose to contract via a limited company for a number of reasons. Th�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 19 Jan 2009

Contractors should have schedules in their contracts
Having a schedule in your contract is a great way to stay outside ensure the expectations are clearly defined between contractor and client.
�Show that you have the terms to keep you outside IR35 Contract Essentials When you contract with an age� �hich specialises in contractor affairs: ''You are contracting to provide specific services; you are not signing� �The schedule is a critical part of contractor contracts, and you need to see that it is handled properly.� �sh. So it is important that you demand a two-part contract: 1) the general terms governing your work, and 2)�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 18 Oct 2007

HMRC Notes are not Tablets of Stone, unless left unchallenged
The recently dismissed IR35 appeal in the Upper-Tier Tax Tribunal highlights the crucial importance of the fact-finding at FTT.
�disputes and resolution business specialising in IR35 and employment status matters. Chris led the defe� �f obligation (“MoO”) also sailed through on basic contract MoO which was all HMRC asserted. But what about t�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Mon, 21 Jun 2021

15 tips when renewing your contract
Your current contract is due to finish raising the prospect of a renewal: Do you and the client wish to continue? And if so how can you negotiate effectively to maximise your financial position?
�eat business and referrals from previous clients. IR35. If you are caught by IR35 then negotiating terms� �g power and clients like you. Line up alternative contracts. Applying for other positions gives you a chance� �Your current contract is due to finish raising the prospect of a renewa�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Wed, 29 May 2019

Accepting and signing a contract offer
After receiving a contract offer there are a few more aspects to consider before starting your first day.
�it is important you get your contract checked for IR35 status. You can do this online, using ContractorC� �eeing and signing the contract. If you are new to contracting it is also worth considering getting the commeric� �After preparing a killer CV , finding a contract , and then attending and passing an interview you�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Thu, 30 Nov 2017

Moving from permanent to contracting - case study 3
A first time contractor explains their reasons for quitting permanent work to go contracting and describes the issues and hurdles overcome on the way to their first contract.
�ct market as opposed to the permanent market what IR35 was what opting in and out of the agency regulato� �s their reasons for quitting permanent work to go contracting and describes the issues and hurdles overcome on� �web site advised me to resign before applying for contracts due to the shorter lead time between looking and� �es and hurdles overcome on the way to their first contract. Why did I choose to go contracting? The decision�
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 12 Jul 2006

Contractor doctor: can contractors run two businesses from one company?
Contractors have every right to run as many businesses as they choose from their limited companies. There are a few issues they should be aware of.
�n one also reduce the likelihood of falling under IR35 ? Thanks in advance, Mr. S. Loveridge. Contractor� �status on a respective basis. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 13 Aug 2007