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Contractor limited company formation versus set up and preparing for trade
Contractors wishing to use a limited company can choose between a basic formation service or an existing entity that’s registered and ready to trade.
�tors may require. Using an accountant to set up a contracting business is more expensive, but can include items�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 04 May 2012

Choosing an online contractor accountant or accountancy software – checklist download
Contractors can choose the online contractor accountant or accountancy software that suits the needs of their contracting business using this free che
�ct the service that best suits the needs of their contracting business. Online contractor accountancy providers�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Sun, 13 May 2012

Contracting businesses: growth and exit strategies for contractors
Contractors seeking to grow and exit their contracting business need to plan and implement a strategy.
�when to ask for help. Chances are you’ve already contracted in a team like this at some point in your contrac� �you are seeking to grow and ultimately exit your contracting business, you need to create a strategy that will�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 09 Oct 2012

Dormant limited companies: guidance on HMRC and Companies House rules for contractors
Contractors maintaining dormant limited companies must abide by rules set out by HMRC and Companies House, explains David Colom of DJ Colom & Co.
�at name Incorporating a company at the start of a contracting career that fails to get off the ground in the fi� �ly working and has no immediate plans to find new contracts. “HMRC is only interested in companies whose acti�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 22 Nov 2011

Avoiding the tax issues of transferring assets from limited companies to contractors
Contractors can face unwelcome income tax and employer’s NI charges if they fail to follow the rules when transferring ownership of a company asset.
�sets contractors are likely to acquire from their contracting business, and ensuring payment via a director’s l�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 30 Nov 2011

Relocation costs are your responsibility when contracting
If a contract obliges you to relocate, you need to account for the costs. You may deduct a large part of it all from tax, but that may still leave you with a hefty bill. Here's how to handle it.
�You've been offered a new contract, and it's a good one, with a good rate and the pr�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Tue, 15 Apr 2008

Contractor start up expenses that can be claimed
All the expenses you can incur on start up and what can be claimed.
�discussed the valid expenses you can claim whilst contracting . However, when you first form your own limited c� �duction and hosting fees. Legal Fees (perhaps for contract drafting or review). Equipment and Other Capital�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Fri, 13 Jun 2008

How contractors should process contracting expenses
Contractors who run their own limited company can use really simple systems to ensure they keep accurate, up-to-date expenses records for their tax and VAT accounting, as well as ensure they get to claim everything they can.
�own company and paying out of your own pocket for contracting expenses , especially cash expenses, it really pa�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Thu, 03 Jul 2008

What expenses can contractors claim for using a home office?
Contractors who spend time working in their offices at home can claim a proportion of the running costs of their home as legitimate business expenses, thereby saving money on their tax and personal outgoings.
�ge of your home that you use when working on your contracting business from home. With some contractors this co�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Mon, 14 Jul 2008

How to prepare an invoice - examples and templates
How to prepare an invoice. Examples and templates.
�choose an accounting firm who specialises in the contracting industry - see our 10 tips for choosing an accoun� �s could result in the client claiming a breach of contract . The first step is to speak to the client, befor�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 06 Nov 2017