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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.
�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

Running your limited company - a contractors guide
This article lists the on going responsibilities and obligations of running a limited company.
�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

A contractors legal obligations as a company director
Explains the legal obligations a contractor has as a director of their own limited company.
�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

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.
�idends has been updated. Please see Dividends and contracting : calculation, payment and taxation . Introductio�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 09 Aug 2006

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.
�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

Contractors get qualified accountants from PCG
The Professional Contractors Group accredits accountants who are specially trained to help contractors. It is a precious resource.
�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

Sub contracting work: tax and accounting issues
If you decide to sub contract work then there will be tax and accounting issues to consider.
�sing a right of substitution clause if you have a contract for services. Sub contractors usually provide the�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 15 Jun 2007

Hiring a temporary resource – option and issues to consider
Options and issues to consider when deciding to hire a temporary resource.
�for secretarial/administrative functions) or on a contract basis, which commits the agency and worker to wor�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 27 Jul 2007

Opening a company bank account
Advice and guidance for choosing and opening a company account.
�mind your current bank knowing about your future contracting career. When you set up the account you will need�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 03 Aug 2007

Contractors may find limited liability partnerships useful
A Limited Liability Partnership may have value for contractors. But a limited company is probably more useful.
�hing a limited company can do: own property, sign contracts, incur debts, etc. Liability is limited to the mo�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 11 Sept 2007