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Extracting profits tax efficiently from a limited company
Contractors can choose from a range of strategies to extract profits tax efficiently from their limited company, explains Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�Most limited company contractors working outside IR35 pay themselves a low salary and the balance of th� �– if they are not doing so, they should move to a contract that is outside IR35 Decide on a suitable salary�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 30 Jul 2014

Contractor guide to the Employment Allowance
Contractors with no income except salary could be better off by £164 per year by using the Employment Allowance, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�e exempt But Abbott warns that contractors inside IR35 and applying a deemed salary calculation are one�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 09 Apr 2014

Minimising the risk of an HMRC investigation
Contractors can minimise the risk of being investigated by HMRC by taking simple yet effective measures, explains Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�ted James Abbott, Abbott Moore In the case of IR35 , the now defunct business entity tests ( BETs )� �accurate tax returns can be based,” says Abbott. Contracting businesses failing to maintain adequate records f�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 27 Nov 2013

Contractor guide to splitting dividends
Splitting dividends with a spouse to maximise contracting income used to be the norm, but the Arctic Systems case changed the rules.
�n limited company and whose contracts are outside IR35 have often maximised net income by splitting the� �eived by the taxman as ‘systemic tax avoidance by contracting couples’, HMRC dusted off the little known Sectio� �ctors running their own limited company and whose contracts are outside IR35 have often maximised net income� �plus marketing, which might include searching for contract opportunities and running the company website. Jo�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 14 Dec 2017

Moving from permanent to contracting - case study 4
We interview a first time contractor in Project Management who shares his experience of moving into contracting for the first time.
�tacted me out of the blue. Q) How did you address IR35 issues? My wife (a qualified solicitor) and I pou� �nagement who shares his experience of moving into contracting for the first time. Interview Q) How long had you� �Luckily an agent phoned me out of the blue for a contract position which was perfect for me. After an inter�
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 26 Jul 2006

How pensions work for contractors
This article explains how pension contributions can save you a fortune in taxes and enable you to enjoy your savings plus interest when you reach age 55.
�ou work through a limited company and are outside IR35 first the company pays corporation tax on the com� �nt. Now contractors can place up to 100% of their contract income into a pension. In addition the rules rega�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Fri, 06 Feb 2015

Australian contractors temporarily coming to the UK to work – tax and expenses issues
Australian contractors coming to the UK to contract may need expert advice to navigate the double-taxation treaty, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�’s site and receipted subsistence can be claimed. IR35, income splitting and spouses tax affairs “The ev� �ject to Australian tax laws. Clearly, operating a contracting business across more than one tax jurisdiction, w� �nal tax affairs, depending on the length of their contracts, the nationality and place of permanent home of t� �Contractors coming from Australia to contract may fall foul of double-taxation treaties if they�
Category: Articles: Expat | Thu, 07 Oct 2010

Contractor Doctor: I am being harassed by a client’s employee – what are my rights?
Contractors have no employment rights but, according to David Royden of Laytons Solicitors, the do have the right to a healthy and safe workplace.
�world, ‘I am an employee’, which could put their IR35 status is serious jeopardy. “The contractor in th� �ed or effectively dealt with. Good luck with your contracting. Contractor Doctor� �cording to Royden, many contractor and consultant contracts include clauses that place an obligation on the c� �Dear Contractor Doctor, I recently started a contract and have been teamed with someone who has serious�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 16 Sept 2008

Processing your company payroll when contracting via a limited company
Maintaining a company payroll seems a mundane task but Phil Richards of Blevins Franks explains it is a vital statutory requirement for contractors.
�es separately using their own expenses forms (for IR35 status reasons they should never use a client’s o�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 24 Oct 2008

Contractor Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) – how they worked
Contractors used Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) as offshore tax solutions until legislation removing the tax benefits was introduced in December 2010.
�rs were classed as employees paying tax via PAYE, IR35 legislation ceased to be applicable to them. Cont� �irs of the trust. The solution provider took over contracts with the agency or client, so that the contractor�
Category: Articles: Contractor Offshore Solutions | Tue, 08 Mar 2011