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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

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

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

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

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

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

UK contracting for expat and overseas workers – the complete guide
The UK is a global centre of excellence for highly skilled contractors and benefits hugely from non-UK and non-EU workers who choose to work in it.
�act search begins, the better. Tax efficiency and IR35 One of the major benefits of being a contractor i� �m non-UK or European Union countries and choose a contracting career in the UK can enjoy a huge range of benefi� �ke advantage of skills shortages to win lucrative contracts. The expat section of this website provides infor� �clients from day one of their contracts. Finding contract work in the UK The best qualified contractors are�
Category: Articles: Expat | Tue, 10 Apr 2012

UK contract law and signing contracts – what the expat contractor needs to know
Expat contractors do not have to become experts in UK law, but a basic understanding is needed, particularly of knowing when to seek help.
�sue for expat contractors to consider is the UK’s IR35 tax legislation , which is covered elsewhere on t� �ny or an umbrella company , and the agency or, if contracting direct, with the end-user client. All contracts h� �are reviewing, negotiating , agreeing and signing contracts all the time – that’s why they are called contrac� �xpat contractors need just enough knowledge about contract law to understand the basics and know when they s�
Category: Articles: Expat | Mon, 11 Jan 2010