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Limited company ‘inside IR35’ v umbrella PAYE – advantages and disadvantages
Contractors working ‘inside IR35’ following the implementation of the Off-Payroll legislation need to consider their preferred operating model.
�rm the importance of engaging with a demonstrably compliant umbrella company: “Where a contractor is engaged� �act rates is another advantage of limited company contracting. Incoming measures to protect agency workers Fort� �ts Act 1992 . Will umbrella contractors have more contracts to choose from? Due to the large portion of hirin� �ct a fair assessment nor secure an ‘outside IR35’ contract elsewhere will have a new dilemma to consider – s�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Thu, 20 Feb 2020

What is the new Off-Payroll (IR35) tax?
Find out what the Off-Payroll tax is, how it affects you, and what you can do to prepare for the changes with this comprehensive guide.
�nt of either an ‘inside IR35’ assessment or a non-compliant arrangement. So, what are the key changes introdu� �helping contractors to secure the ‘outside IR35’ contracts that they desire. Though many agencies look over� �mployment status tests to determine whether their contract places them inside (‘IR35 applies’) or outside (‘�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Fri, 09 Jul 2021

What is an IR35 Status Determination Statement (SDS)?
Learn what an IR35 Status Determination Statement is, why contractor clients will soon need to provide them, and why reasonable care is so important.
�elp combat misclassification of status due to non-compliant blanket or role-based assessments and ensure that� �the contractor which can’t be deciphered from the contract, such as whether they are in business on their ow�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Thu, 09 Mar 2023

Umbrella contractors can still claim travel and subsistence – here’s how
Umbrella contractors can continue to claim T&S expenses without making excessive admin demands of their firms, thanks to a new SDC testing solution.
�ctors are able to continue claiming expenses in a compliant manner.” What are the T&S rules? Newly implem�
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Mon, 09 May 2016

10 things agencies do for contractors to win them work
Contractors often don’t realise the huge amount of work agencies perform behind the scenes to win them work. Mark Dexter of KDR Recruitment explains.
�t all recruitment agencies must become and remain compliant with a huge range of recruitment industry specifi� �s. In fact, recruiters fulfil a vital role in the contracting supply chain. And in some sectors, such as IT con� �onsible for placing over 90% of IT contractors in contracts. According to Mark Dexter, managing director of s� �can deliver contractors a stream of high quality contract opportunities. 2. Database creation and managemen�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Mon, 08 Apr 2013

IR35 Explained: ‘Contract of service’ and ‘contract for services’
In addition to defining employment status, contracts ‘of service’ and ‘for services’ bring rights and responsibilities for contractors and employees.
�s unlimited IR35 assessments, helping you to stay compliant with IR35, combined with insurance to protect aga� �has the status of agency workers long before the contracting sector took off and IR35 was introduced. This gui� �An understanding of the types of contracts between clients, agencies and contractors and emp� �or is required to consider the IR35 status of the contract and also holds the tax liability. Where the clien�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Sun, 16 Jul 2023

Childcare vouchers can cut contractor tax liabilities
Limited company and umbrella company contractors with children can reduce tax bills by claiming childcare vouchers, explains Clair Jolly of Danbro.
�direct. This ensures that the process is totally compliant and frees-up the contractor from having to manage�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Thu, 18 Jun 2009

Contractor guide to HMRC’s webinars on tax and directors’ responsibilities
Contractors, particularly those new to contracting, may find HMRC’s webinar series provides useful introductions to basic business responsibilities.
�sponsible for ensuring they and their company are compliant and a contractor accountant will play a huge part� �Contractors who are new to contracting, or employees considering becoming contractors, m�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Thu, 17 Jan 2013

Create a VAT only invoice – template included
New contractors can experience delays when registering for VAT and so may have to submit a VAT only invoice to clients when the VAT number arrives.
�s A description of the services provided. A fully compliant VAT invoice should also include the contractor li� �ting out, or experienced contractors returning to contracting after a break in a permanent role, may have to is�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 11 Dec 2013

Contractor Doctor: How do I supply a tax clearance certificate?
Contractors may be asked for a tax clearance certificate to avoid paying foreign tax on their earnings or to confirm that their business is compliant.
�g the contractor’s limited company is current and compliant with all its statutory tax obligations A certific� �domiciled for tax purposes. Multi-national firms contracting with a UK-based business may require this confirm� �Dear Contractor Doctor, I’ve just won a contract with a new overseas client. The contract is via a�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 22 Dec 2011