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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.
�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

Pension drawdown explained for contractors
Contractors may find pension drawdown offers a flexible solution suited to their contracting lifestyle.
�afforded by flexible drawdown suits the flexible contracting lifestyle, particularly for those contractors see� �ining their income through a combination of fewer contracts and the income from the drawdown. Income security�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Wed, 11 Feb 2015

Pension auto-enrolment letters – what contractors should do
Contractors must respond to Pensions Regulator letters with scheme details or reasons why they don’t need one.
�their spouse or civil partner, without employment contracts then they are exempt The contractor and their spo� �tomatic enrolment, meaning that they work under a contract of employment (an employee),or they have a contra�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Tue, 14 Apr 2015

Why contractors need pensions
Contractors need to make provision for a pension to ensure they can maintain their lifestyle during retirement.
�nsion as early as possible in their employment or contracting career, so that they have the widest range of opt�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Mon, 01 Jun 2015

How much delaying a pension can cost you
Contractors delaying the decision to start a pension risk losing thousands of pounds of pension pot growth.
�ontractors should be saving a varying stages of a contracting career. It is also never too late to start a pens�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Mon, 15 Feb 2016

5 reasons you shouldn't consider property investments via your company
Considering using company profit to invest in property? Here's 5 reasons why it's a very bad idea.
�rplus profits in your limited company, tying your contracting affairs to any property investments is fraught wi�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Mon, 26 Jun 2017

Dividends and contracting: calculation, payment and taxation
You may take dividends from your limited company whenever you are certain that there are after-tax profits to be divided up. Here's how you calculate them.
�best form of payment for contractors? If you are contracting and running a limited company , the most advantag� �ments? If you believe your revenue is earned from contracts that are inside IR35 , then you must not take div�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 15 Mar 2018

Contractor guide to dividends and dividend tax credits
Contractors pay themselves via a combination of low salary and dividends, but calculating how much income tax to pay on dividends can be complicated.
�into the company or, as is usually the case with contracting businesses, declared as a dividend and distribute�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 03 Apr 2014

How to close your company and extract the profits – paying only 10% tax
Considering closing down your limited company? Securing a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation may be the most efficient way to extract funds. Find out how.
�out how much you could save with an MVL With the contracting sector in a state of flux over the IR35 reforms,� �s possible. Our chosen partner specialises in the contract sector, and can ensure you have access to the ret�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Sun, 30 Jan 2022

11 tips for choosing the best contractor accountant
Once you've decided to trade using your own limited company, then choosing a contractor accountant is the next step.
�best trading option for the current stage of your contracting career is a limited company, then choosing a spec� �don't pay tax twice. Some accountants also offer contract reviews, but contractors should ideally consult a�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 22 Nov 2023