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How contractors should handle ongoing contracts
You can enter into ongoing contracts without fear of being caught. But attention should be paid to ensure compliance.
�Contractors do not have to fear winding up inside IR35 just because they have an ongoing contract.'' ''A� �Unless You Terminate This means that if you have contracted for six months of work, you'll go on to do anothe� �n is relatively rare--asked to enter into ongoing contracts. These are contracts which include a clause stati� �ified of termination within a certain period, the contract will remain in force under the same terms for a g�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 03 May 2007

Moving from a limited company to an umbrella: reasons and practicalities.
Had enough of running your limited company? Find out why some contractors prefer to use an umbrella.
�wish to place a new contract within that company. IR35 issues If all your contracts are caught by IR35 ,� �ract within that company. IR35 issues If all your contracts are caught by IR35 , then running a limited compa� �potential reasons why you would wish to move your contract/working arrangements from your own limited compan�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 07 Dec 2017

10 questions to ask a specialist contractor accountant
You should ask these 10 questions to check whether an accountant is a contracting expert before signing up.
�ut an accountant’s level of expertise: 1. What is IR35 and how might it affect me? The ‘contractor tax’� �You should check your potential accountant is a contracting expert prior to signing up to their services. Jam� �e. 6. Can you explain how expenses will work if I contract through my own limited company? Contractors are n�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 30 Sept 2016

Contractor guide to tax reliefs allowable on protective clothing
Contractors can claim certain items of protective clothing as legitimate expenses and benefit from tax relief, explains James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�visibility jacket with a client’s logo puts their IR35 status at risk, this is in fact not the case. Alt�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Mon, 10 Sept 2012

When contractors need to change accountants
An accountant is a trusted business partner, but when you feel you need to change accountants, the process can be handled without excessive strife.
�n see that you negotiate all the tricky waters of IR35 , tax, VAT and changing legislation that affects�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 04 Jul 2007

Contractors get qualified accountants from PCG
The Professional Contractors Group accredits accountants who are specially trained to help contractors. It is a precious resource.
�tax issues like running a limited company or with IR35 , it is important that contractors have access to� �ous programme, and even though I specialise in IT contracting, I’m not ashamed to say that I learned something,�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 08 Mar 2007

Splitting dividends to maximise net income
Splitting company dividends can be an effective way of maximising net income. We discuss the topic and Section 660 issues.
�income via the dividend route if they are outside IR35 and are either using a Limited Company payment st� �ife Limited Company Income Net Income Income from contracting £63,000 Less: Salary paid £4,500 £4,500 £58,500 L�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 15 Nov 2006

Setting up a limited company
This article discusses the practicalities of setting up your own limited company to use as a payment structure whilst contracting.
�ount of your salary Help determine and agree your IR35 status Establish shareholding structure Deal with� �s of setting up your own limited company prior to contracting. Company Formation – The Options Having made the� �ice for a one person company) IR35 status of your contract Shareholding structure Salary levels Expenses to�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 16 Nov 2005

A contractors legal obligations as a company director
Explains the legal obligations a contractor has as a director of their own limited company.
�ly comply with all payroll regulations, including IR35 issues. Including filing of the Employers Annual� �After setting up a limited company for contracting purposes, it is necessary to appoint at least one�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 22 May 2006

Contractor accountants: count the true cost with the ContractorCalculator checklist
Many contractor accountants advertise a monthly fee but don’t say what your money buys. Find out for sure with the Contractor Calculator checklist.
�ontractor specialists, and won’t be able to offer IR35 and contracting expertise. That’s why Contractor� �specialists, and won’t be able to offer IR35 and contracting expertise. That’s why Contractor Calculator has c�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 11 Feb 2010