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How to write a killer CV and get hired
If you want to get hired you need a great CV to secure an interview. Find out what should be included and how to effectively sell yourself.
…e of how other contractors have managed to secure contracts year-on-year by using high impact CVs. Then you c… …ing to have competition when it comes to securing contract work. And you will only get that work by securing…
Category: Articles: CV Writing | Mon, 27 May 2019

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.
…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

Running your limited company - a contractors guide
This article lists the on going responsibilities and obligations of running a limited company.
…u will need to consider at the very start of your contracting career and every time you accept a contract. You… …d to seek specialist legal advice for the various contracts you undertake in order to ensure that your decisi… …ur contracting career and every time you accept a contract. You will need to familiarise yourself with the r…
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 06 Feb 2006

A contractors legal obligations as a company director
Explains the legal obligations a contractor has as a director of their own limited company.
…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

Dividends – calculation, payment and taxation
Contractors using limited company structures can get significant tax advantages by paying themselves dividends. This article explains how dividends work.
…idends has been updated. Please see Dividends and contracting : calculation, payment and taxation . Introductio…
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 09 Aug 2006

Splitting dividends to maximise net income
Splitting company dividends can be an effective way of maximising net income. We discuss the topic and Section 660 issues.
…ife Limited Company Income Net Income Income from contracting £63,000 Less: Salary paid £4,500 £4,500 £58,500 L…
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 15 Nov 2006

Contractors get qualified accountants from PCG
The Professional Contractors Group accredits accountants who are specially trained to help contractors. It is a precious resource.
…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

Sub contracting work: tax and accounting issues
If you decide to sub contract work then there will be tax and accounting issues to consider.
…sing a right of substitution clause if you have a contract for services. Sub contractors usually provide the…
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 15 Jun 2007

Hiring a temporary resource – option and issues to consider
Options and issues to consider when deciding to hire a temporary resource.
…for secretarial/administrative functions) or on a contract basis, which commits the agency and worker to wor…
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 27 Jul 2007

Opening a company bank account
Advice and guidance for choosing and opening a company account.
…mind your current bank knowing about your future contracting career. When you set up the account you will need…
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 03 Aug 2007