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6 tips for choosing an accountant for your limited company
Decided to use a limited company for your contracting? Then you'll need a specialist accountant. Here are 6 tips on how to find and choose one.
�which will specifically concern you, for example, IR35 and other “hot topics” relevant to your industry.� �Have you decided to start contracting using a limited company? Then you will need to ge�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 04 Oct 2017

Training expenses - what contractors can claim
Investment in training can pay real dividends for contractors in order to maintain and upgrade their skills. Although most relevant training costs can be claimed, some types of training are excluded by HMRC.
�so suggests that the contractor is working within IR35 . Large companies would normally invest in traini� �ills are in the best position to take the pick of contracts available. Contractors in some sectors, like engi� �uld mean the difference between winning that next contract, or not.�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Wed, 30 Jul 2008

Contractor limited company checklist for moving company address
Moving business address can be stressful for contractors, but an organised approach will make the legal side of it relatively hassle-free.
�specialist legal advisers or consultants, eg for IR35 Financial advisers (separate from accountants), p� �For most contractors who contract through a contracting limited company , their company address is the sa� �For most contractors who contract through a contracting limited company , their com�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 02 Apr 2009

Contracting and claiming statutory sick pay (SSP) for limited company contractors
Contractors can claim statutory sick pay (SSP) from their limited company if taking time off due to illness, explains James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�s under PAYE.” This means that contractors inside IR35 , or who choose to pay themselves a salary above� �rly if there are long-term implications for their contracting business.”� �ing to the policy on sickness in their employment contract, or if the contract does not specify a notificati�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Contracting via a limited company: Preparing to trade
Contracting via a limited company requires a bank account and registration with HMRC before trading can start, explains InTouch’s Clare Rickman.
�nk their current or future contract may be inside IR35 , because this will impact on how they manage the� �Contracting via a limited company is straightforward, but, sa� �Before a contractor can start work on their first contract and begin trading, the new company should: open a�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 25 Jul 2011

Contractor income protection and the myth of unemployment cover exposed
Angela James of Contractor Wealth highlights the pitfalls that face contractors in the event of job loss, illness or injury.
�of course most contractors don’t like because of IR35 , or the terms state that the contract must have� �im to be suitable for those working on fixed term contracts. The product providers and brokers who sell these� �the event of a claim. Even when they are not in a contract, contractors are still nominally employed by thei�
Category: Articles: Contractor Income Protection | Fri, 13 Feb 2009

Counting the true cost of a contractor umbrella company – contractor checklist
Contractors can use Contractor Calculator’s checklist to spot the hidden costs in advertised umbrella company fees.
�been post-2000. That was when the implications of IR35 began to sink in, leading to a mushrooming of ‘ne� �convenient trading solution whilst they decide if contracting is a lifestyle choice for them, or those consider� �ll print to see that they are offering employment contracts. That is one of many checks contractors should ma� �ms actually apply to their personal situation and contract. If the umbrella is advertising its services as f�
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Tue, 08 May 2018

Should contractors use agents to find contracts?
Examines the financial issues and practicalities when deciding whether to use agents to find contracts or go it alone.
�gency mark up: 15% [They charge for £46 per hour] IR35 status: outside [although for this argument it ma� �much higher rate (if any) simply because you are contracting directly. Let’s assume a current contract with th� �hing like ‘I think I can get you more than that.’ Contracts which have no fixed margin agreement provide an o� �ns when trying to find work: Use agencies. Find a contract yourself. This article examines the financial con�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Fri, 20 Apr 2007

Contractor badges of trade: HMRC rules on being in business
Contractors who demonstrate badges of trade according to HMRC’s rules are in business on their own account, explains Emily Coltman of FreeAgent.
�business and it can also assist with determining IR35 status . “HMRC has nine ‘badges of trade’ that it� �dditional services that are related to their core contracting activities may also be carrying on a trade. Coltm�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 10 Jun 2015

What is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
Limited liability partnerships (LLP) offer businesses many of the benefits of a general partnership with the limited liability of a limited company.
�ntermediary, the ‘Intermediaries Legislation’, or IR35, could apply. LLPs can be an ideal solution for s� �LLP can own assets, employ people and enter into contracts. Unlike a limited company, an LLP does not requir�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 21 Jan 2015