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Contractor Doctor: Should a self-employed contractor get holiday pay?
Contractors engage in a business-to-business relationship with their clients. So, they are not employees and do not get paid holiday pay.
�e to represent someone at an Employment Tribunal. IR35 and HMRC Contractors should also remember that if� �ctors should also remember that if they have been contracting outside of IR35 and not paying tax and NICs as if� �by commercial contract law, so the wording in any contracts must be respected by clients. If clients breach t� �receive holiday pay from the umbrella. Commercial contract law Contractors are not protected by employment l�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 05 Aug 2009

Contracting via a limited company. An overview of the start-up process
Contracting via a limited company is straightforward, as long as contractors get the basics right from the outset, says InTouch’s Clare Rickman.
�000 per year in fees, or their contract is inside IR35 , then a limited company may not be right for the� �Contracting via a limited company can be straightforward, as� �g to earn over £30,000 per year in fees, or their contract is inside IR35 , then a limited company may not b�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 27 Jul 2011

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

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

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

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

Moving from a limited company to an umbrella: reasons and practicalities.
Had enough of running your limited company? Find out why some contractors prefer to use an umbrella.
�wish to place a new contract within that company. IR35 issues If all your contracts are caught by IR35 ,� �ract within that company. IR35 issues If all your contracts are caught by IR35 , then running a limited compa� �potential reasons why you would wish to move your contract/working arrangements from your own limited compan�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 07 Dec 2017

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

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

10 tips for UK contracting - the ultimate first time contractor guide
Tips and advice for permanent employees considering contracting in the UK.
�ave signed your first contract. 9. Understand the IR35 tax, and stay outside it To maximise your revenue� �he prospect of leaving permanent employment to go contracting in the UK can be quite daunting. But don't worry,� �o go contracting? ”. The answer is yes, there are contracts for everyone of every skill level. Not all contra� �e contracts. You will need to learn how to find a contract and get very good at it. 4. Learn some sales tech�
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 17 Nov 2016