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Agency Workers Regulations – AWR risks for contractors, clients and agencies
Contractors, clients and agencies all face, and have to manage, risks since the Agency Workers Regulations come into force on 1 October 2011.
�ensure they do not have an adverse impact on the contracting supply chain. Clients, especially those with larg� �use fewer contractors, or to move operations, and contracts, outside the UK. The main AWR risks facing contra�
Category: Articles: Agency Workers Regulations | Wed, 27 Jul 2011

How in-house payroll solutions help agencies meet Off-Payroll obligations: part 2
Establishing a payroll using third party software can help agencies meet their Off-Payroll obligations while maximising operational efficiencies.
�st a set monthly fee for the software and support contract. Other providers might increase their costs as th�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Tue, 10 Nov 2020

Making your contracting limited company dormant
How to make a limited company dormant and the responsibilities whilst it is dormant.
�es change. If you need to take a short break from contracting contracting to take on fixed employment or to tak� �is means a contractor must not enter into any new contracts using their dormant contractor limited company. T� �ich point you can simply restart trading on a new contract. Should I close my contractor limited company com�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Contractor guide to Section 1030A distributions (ESC C16) closing a limited company
Contractors can extract cash tax efficiently as capital when closing their limited companies, by using Section1030A distributions (formerly ESC C16).
�rs traditionally applied ESC C16 and closed their contracting business because of retirement or securing long-t�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Sun, 01 Apr 2012

Contractor limited company formation versus set up and preparing for trade
Contractors wishing to use a limited company can choose between a basic formation service or an existing entity that’s registered and ready to trade.
�tors may require. Using an accountant to set up a contracting business is more expensive, but can include items�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 04 May 2012

Choosing an online contractor accountant or accountancy software – checklist download
Contractors can choose the online contractor accountant or accountancy software that suits the needs of their contracting business using this free che
�ct the service that best suits the needs of their contracting business. Online contractor accountancy providers�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Sun, 13 May 2012

Contracting businesses: growth and exit strategies for contractors
Contractors seeking to grow and exit their contracting business need to plan and implement a strategy.
�when to ask for help. Chances are you’ve already contracted in a team like this at some point in your contrac� �you are seeking to grow and ultimately exit your contracting business, you need to create a strategy that will�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 09 Oct 2012

Contractors, directors’ loan accounts and borrowing company money
Contractors usually have no need for a director’s loan, but for those that do, there are strict rules and pitfalls, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�Contractors can enjoy a long and lucrative contracting career without ever needing to take a director’s� �for professional fees, such as incorporation and contract expenses. “A contractor might find they are in re�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 10 Jul 2013

Contractors publishing their owns books – tax and accounting issues
Contractors self-publishing promotional books shouldn’t publish through their company unless profits will be large, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�ontractors self-publishing books to promote their contracting services should pay for the project personally an�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 12 Nov 2013

Tax issues of acquiring quality and antique assets
Contractors considering buying high quality or antique assets for their limited companies may discover its more tax efficient to buy it personally.
�warns Abbott. “Many contractors dip in and out of contracting, and shut down the limited company during periods�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 16 Dec 2013