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Common interview mistakes that contractors make
Discusses the common interview mistakes that contractors make that prevents them from being offered the role
�ob queue! Here we go: Wrongly focused on what the contract does for you rather than how you can help the cli�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Fri, 23 May 2008

How contractors can check their client or agency is financially sound
To the contractor, an agency or client appears secure, but behind the scenes the firm may be cash-strapped. Sid Home from Creditsafe explains how contractors can ensure their client is financially sound.
�of it is after the company goes bust. So what can contracting professionals do to safeguard themselves? “There� �he parent company. The value of most contractors’ contracts runs into the tens of thousands of pounds, which� �o credit check a client or agent before signing a contract,” explains Sid Home from Creditsafe. “The credit�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Mon, 18 Aug 2008

Securing contracts by adding your CV to job boards
Job boards are increasingly dominating the recruitment sector, providing contractors with an effective way of getting CVs in front of more agents.
�ns and all kinds of work opportunities, including contracts, and is used by recruiters to publicise their nee� �t, including job boards that focus on advertising contract opportunities. What goes in an online CV? At the�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Tue, 11 Nov 2008

Moving buy-to-let properties into a company - issues to consider
Contractors might be able to mitigate the impact of buy-to-let tax changes by putting rental income into a company, says James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�o have to find.” Contractors urged not to combine contracting and rental income For contractors who receive suf�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 25 May 2016

Contractors’ guide to VAT
VAT is a contractor’s best friend if treated right, or worst enemy unless care is taken to keep to the rules. Here’s how to keep the VAT-man happy.
�Contractors who work through their own contracting limited company can potentially save a significan� �y that is not registered for VAT and only used on contracts with clients who cannot reclaim VAT, so that the� �VAT registration a disadvantage? Contractors who contract directly with their clients, rather than an agenc�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 07 Mar 2018

Marginal tax rates explained - how much tax you pay
You pay very different marginal tax rates depending on your earnings and business/personal circumstances.
�However, if the spouse has their own income from contracting or other sources, they may also fall into the sam�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 15 Sept 2021

Contractors who subcontract must comply with HMRC employment intermediary obligations
Contractors who subcontract are classed as employment intermediaries and must follow HMRC guidelines to ensure subcontractors pay the right tax.
�hat this means is, should the worker who has been contracted to complete the work be found to have not paid th� �ied: Personal service is a requirement There is a contract between the client and intermediary, or main cont�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Mon, 12 Oct 2015

What tax code should I be on? How UK tax codes work
UK tax codes tell contractors how much tax they are paying. Limited company contractors control their tax code but it is set for umbrella contractors.
�ly, when a contractor leaves their last job to go contracting they will be given a P45 by their former employer�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Tue, 10 Mar 2015

Onshore Employment Intermediaries reporting rules: contractor obligations
Contractors must supply personal data to agencies for the Onshore Employment Intermediaries reporting rules: those that subcontract are also caught.
�s say that one person limited company contractors contracting direct with the client don’t have to submit repor� �ed in the return of the intermediary that has the contract with the end client.” Furthermore: “If a personal�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Thu, 16 Apr 2015

Contractor guide to optimising VAT and the Flat Rate Scheme when starting out
Contractors can time their VAT and Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) registration to optimise VAT recovery when starting up, says James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�mise their VAT recovery when first starting their contracting careers. “ Limited company contractors should tim�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Tue, 13 May 2014