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Increased dividend taxes – time to dis-incorporate?
Ltd Co contractors considering dis-incorporating to avoid dividend tax may find they're better off staying as they are, says Duncan Strike of Intouch.
�new umbrella models. Now some less reputable and compliant umbrella companies will be providing models that� �terms of its shareholdings.” Due to the nature of contracting, limited company contractors’ circumstances often� �dangerous by potential clients, resulting in less contracts for the contractor.” Strike also points towards l�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 17 Feb 2016

Contractor guide to mobile phone expenses – warning, some rules are counterintuitive
Contractors claiming costs of mobile phones from their contracting business must abide by HMRC’s expenses rules, explains Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�ations costs. That way they will ensure they stay compliant and avoid the unwelcome attention of an HMRC inve� �e, smartphone or similar mobile device from their contracting business must abide by HMRC’s strict expenses rul� �“Ideally, contractors should start a mobile phone contract in the name of the business,” continues Abbott. “�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Tue, 22 Mar 2011

Off-Payroll audit guide: A timeline for agencies and hirers to achieve compliance
The Off-Payroll rules may not be implemented until April 2021, but hiring firms and recruitment agencies need to begin preparations now. Find out why.
�ivity Nov-20 Assess your contingent workforce for IR35 Dec-20 Evaluate impact of assessment outcomes on� �ember 2020 The first step to becoming Off-Payroll compliant is an evaluation of the contingent workforce by t� �affected contractors; Decide whether to terminate contracts to fund employment costs Jan-21 Communicate impen� �ssment outcomes on business; Calculate manageable contract rates for affected contractors; Decide whether to�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Tue, 08 Sept 2020

Off-Payroll (IR35) Tax: How to calculate and process ‘deemed direct payments’
Find out how to comply with the Off-Payroll tax rules and mitigate your tax risk by correctly calculating and processing deemed direct payments.
�h the ‘deemed payment’ referenced in the original IR35 legislation – Chapter 8, Part 2 of the ITEPA . Un� �es must police ‘inside IR35’ payments Another non-compliant practice that clients and agencies need to be awa� �ies are also advised not to deceptively advertise contracts at gross rates, if contractors are ultimately dee� �ng in most cases the deemed direct payment is the contract rate agreed with the worker. According to the leg�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Sun, 23 Aug 2020

Contractor banking – running a business bank account
Having successfully applied for and opened a business bank account, contractors should adopt best practice when running their company’s account.
�ir contractor limited company’s financial affairs compliant.� �ar ‘audit trail’. For example, at the end of each contracting month a contractor can make three payments from t�
Category: Articles: Contractor banking | Mon, 15 Aug 2016

Comparing state insurances and private income protection
Contractors will find that state insurances won’t provide a financial safety net if they can’t get work or fall ill.
�icies. Umbrella company contractors working for a compliant service provider should both qualify for and be p� �ny kind of a safety net for the resulting loss of contracting income. The main state benefits for contractors n� �enges as limited company contractors when between contracts. What state insurances are available for contract� �overnight if they suddenly fall ill or are out of contract. That’s why at as a minimum we recommend that con�
Category: Articles: Contractor Income Protection | Wed, 06 Apr 2016

Contractor guide to contracting overseas: Norway
Contractors with Norway-based contracts may find using an established employment solutions provider is most effective option, says Charles Daw of CXC.
�rovider will be a legitimate fully registered and compliant Norwegian business and would typically employ the� �Contractors who have won contracts that require them to work in Norway for more than� �n Norway. What to do when starting a Norway-based contract “All non-Norwegian workers must register with the�
Category: Articles: Contracting Overseas | Thu, 04 Jun 2015

Taxation for UK contractors working in europe
When contractors from the UK choose to work abroad in the EU, they should understand the different administrative and tax regimes in the region.
�l ignore these rules, but one is safest remaining compliant if it is possible. France It is perfectly possibl� �country, at least in terms of income earned from contracting. This is a complex area, and contractors should d�
Category: Articles: Contracting Overseas | Mon, 28 Jan 2008

Five questions to ask agencies about ‘inside IR35’ contracts
Contractors considering working ‘inside IR35’ under Off-Payroll should ask questions of the agency to seek important clarifications.
�ly mean that some contractors might find ‘outside IR35’ engagements hard to come by beyond April 2021. I� �fiting from leading contingent workers into a non-compliant scheme. If you are to accept a contract via an um� �es, many agencies and clients will be advertising contracts as ‘inside IR35’ on the basis that the client has� �ce agencies mention ‘inside IR35’, this means the contract must be accompanied by a status determination sta�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Thu, 21 Jan 2021

Contractors and employment rights: a huge can of worms
Contractors don’t need employment rights, but situations do arise where a long-term relationship between a contractor and a client starts to resemble having a job.
�tarts to resemble having a job. If you are inside IR35 , there is a chance you may have employment right� �ornet’s nest. Contractors who are operating via a compliant umbrella company are already classed as workers,� �an protect against claims for rights? In general, contracts with clients and agents should take these possibi� �ermined by whether there is an express or implied contract to perform personally any work or services for an�
Category: Articles: Legal | Wed, 28 Feb 2018