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Effective retirement planning for contractors
Contractors have more opportunities than most UK workers to save tax by investing in their retirement.
�er their tax bill will be. Umbrella companies and IR35 The situation for contractors using limited compa� �nefits as a result. However, many contractors are contracting through their own limited companies , which allow� �likely that contractors caught within IR35 on one contract may not be caught in another, and will have the o�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Thu, 14 Aug 2008

Pension auto-enrolment for limited company contractors explained
Contractors trading via limited companies with no employees will be unaffected by pension auto-enrolment.
�g a salary above the earning threshold because of IR35 There are various options for contractors who hav�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Wed, 31 Oct 2012

Contractor doctor: can my client force a rate reduction during the contract?
This client is trying to change the contractors rate on a contract that is already in force. They have no legal right to do this, and contractors shouldn't stand for it.
�very difficult indeed. The other consideration is IR35 . If you are currently caught by IR35, then findi� �vercome any 11% loss in rate. Good luck with your contracting. Kind regards Contractor Doctor� �Dear Contractor Doctor, My contract was renewed a couple of months ago, but recently�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 27 May 2008

Contractor Doctor: Can my client force me to work fewer hours than my contract says?
Is the client in breach of contract by forcing a contractor to take time off? It depends on the contract’s small print, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
�r the period – and to pay in any event. Beware of IR35 “Although having a contract that requires the age� �tor Doctor, I am an IT contractor and have my own contracting limited company. I am currently in a contract wit� �ctors do get asked by clients to take breaks from contracts. And, according to Roger Sinclair of contractor s� �contracting limited company. I am currently in a contract with an end-user client, via an agency. My end-us�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 30 Apr 2009

Contractor doctor: can contractors run two businesses from one company?
Contractors have every right to run as many businesses as they choose from their limited companies. There are a few issues they should be aware of.
�n one also reduce the likelihood of falling under IR35 ? Thanks in advance, Mr. S. Loveridge. Contractor� �status on a respective basis. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 13 Aug 2007

What is section 660?
What is Section 660? An overview of the legislation and how it affects contractors.
�o non working partners. What if you are caught by IR35? If your contract falls within IR35 and all incom� �ly recently been applied aggressively against the contracting industry as part of an ongoing campaign by HMRC a� �partners. What if you are caught by IR35? If your contract falls within IR35 and all income is paid by salar�
Category: Articles: Section 660 | Wed, 13 Dec 2006

Should contractors with limited companies take salaries?
Contractors are wise to take some salary in the interest of avoiding the attentions of the Revenue.
�limited company incorporation. If you are outside IR35 — and this is the crucial factor, for if you are�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 13 Feb 2007

Legal issues for contractors: an introduction
Contractors have rights and responsibilities, just like employees. But the law that governs contracting is very different from that which regulates permanent contracts.
�mind. In this case care should be taken to ensure IR35 compliance . IR35 is one of the main concerns. IR� �g Permanent Employment You take the first step in contracting when you give notice to your permanent employer.� �As a contractor, you will be confronted with contracts to sign for each job you accept. Understanding th� �n they consider you for a job. If your employment contract imposes a long notice period--many require three�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 23 Aug 2007

Can company money be used to offset a mortgage?
Can you use company money to offset your mortgage? No, and here's why.
�le answer is no, you can't. Here are the reasons: IR35 considerations The situation of reserved profits� �s funds ready to use during any downturn in their contracting career. With offset mortgages being popular, and�
Category: Articles: Mortgages | Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Contractor guide to using the Taxpayers’ Charter during tax and IR35 investigations
Contractors can use the Taxpayers’ Charter to help during investigations if they believe HMRC has behaved badly.
�se HMRC’s Taxpayers’ Charter to help with tax and IR35 investigation s when the taxman has stepped over� �ve thought that HMRC would have accepted that the contract was outside IR35. But what we had here was a comm�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 17 Jun 2014