Agency workers directive - government postpones inevitable for contractors
The Government has won a delay on the passage of the Agency Workers Directive, but there is no sign that it will be able to block it again next year.
Contractor calculator market report - December 2007
More dynamic growth was seen this month for IT, engineering and construction, despite a wavering UK economy.
Government about to lose battle for contractors in brussels
Government Business and Enterprise Secretary John Hutton faces a major defeat in Brussels, as most EU Member States line up behind the Agency Workers Directive, which means fewer contracts for all of us.
Contractors need to save for corporation taxes and vat
Running your own company also means making sure you can pay corporate tax and VAT when they come due.
Exclusive: courts to take away employment rights for contractors
An upcoming court decision is expected to deprive contractors of chances of obtaining their employment rights at the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
Contractors are closer to payback for revenue mistakes
Proposals by the Law Commission which will allow contractors to expect redress when the Revenue makes a mistake are taking shape and are expected by January.
Contractor interview: enjoying business and lifestyle change
Contractor Craig Rider has successfully made the transition from single client agency work to multiple client small business. Yes, Craig is making a bit more money now, but the real advantage is a flexible lifestyle.
Parasol's straightforward approach with contractors wins an award
Umbrella company Parasol has won the prestigious ATSCO award for service for the second time. Parasol's transparent and straightforward approach to the business was cited as its outstanding quality by judges.
Contractors can judge umbrellas on comparison site
On the umbrellasupermarket web site, contractors can find ways to compare the service companies and choose which one is right for them.
Contractor doctor keeps solving problems
Our Contractor Doctor has had a great month of problem-solving for you. Don't hesitate to use this free service from Contractor Calculator.
Contractor demand for limited companies is stable with more confidence
Demand for limited companies has stabilised since the dramatic increase due to managed service company legislation, contractors who start these companies are more confident, according to company-formation specialist Duport
How contractors want taxes simplified
All of us contractors would like to see a tax system that is simple and clear, but we haven't got one. Even the experts agree on that. How can we improve it?
Contractors get bonanza at olympic games
Britain will spend about £10 billion on the 2012 Olympics, and much of it will go to contractors.
Contractors still happy with umbrella companies
The umbrella company is surviving the many legislative changes we've seen in the past few years. Communication seems to be the key.
Contractor Calculator market report - November 2007
IT was stable last month, but construction and engineering took off despite questions about economic growth.
Contractors want to know whom they work for
The issues in James v. Greenwich will decide this and their determination is already changing the way IR35 claims are handled.
Contractors see no slowdown in the city
A number of compliance measures, along with the skills shortage, has meant that there has been no slowdown in demand for contractors in financial services.
Contractor battle with revenue offers hope
An Appeals Court Win for construction contractor Neil Martin brings hope to all of us who may suffer unfairly from the way the Revenue deals with us.
Contractors risk falling into dodgy schemes under new law
The plan to audit service providers will mean that new contractors get good advice and avoid traps
Contractors are helping abused children in new charity effort
A contractor has started a new charity effort to raise money for the NSPCC. Won't you join in and give an hour's fee?
Contractors can get redress from revenue attacks
We all risk attacks from the Revenue which is being pushed by the Treasury to seek out contractors. But you can get compensation if you go to court.
Do contractors have to fire their wives or husbands?
With the proposals made by the Treasury in revenge for Arctic Systems, contractors could have to fire their wives or husbands as employing them might no longer make sense.
Contractors have a new kind of company to use
You can share a limited company with other contractors and then work for it as self-employed. The Revenue has stated that, for the time being, these companies are not MSCs.
Contractors need not fear slowdown in the city
The slowdown in the financial world doesn't appear to be impacting contractors. The City is still the biggest and best market for contractors in the UK.
Contractors find VAT registration issue resolved
Contractors can do VAT-only invoices for all jobs undertaken while they've been waiting for VAT registration.
Contractors with limited companies see new rules for recruitment
Contractors who have their own limited companies already set up before they contact recruitment agencies will not expose the agencies to any risk in terms of tax debt transfer.
Audit scheme planned for contractor providers
The Revenue expects to provide guidelines that will lead to the creation of an audit scheme for contractor service providers. Which means that you will once again be able to ask your agent about who should do your taxes.
Contractors may get payback when the revenue acts wrongly
The Law Commission is seeking to impose 'duty of care' on the Revenue.
Contractors face unworkable proposals on income splitting
A series of experts wonders if income splitting is possible in practice.
Contractorcalculator exclusive: income shifting proposals: plan to revenge Arctic Systems
The Government's plan to attack 'income shifting' is probably not yet formalised. The attack will be swift, but not very sure.
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