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Tax issues for contractors who save large sums of money in their limited companies
Abbott Moore’s James Abbott explains why building up a large cash balance in a contractor limited company can end up costing contractors more tax.
�aditionally considered one of the benefits of the contracting lifestyle to be periods of high earnings interspe� �ctors is to decide to work non-stop on high value contracts for five years and pay themselves tax efficiently� �find work, but are clearly and actively seeking a contract on behalf of the company, then they can live off�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 30 Mar 2010

How to set up and incorporate a contractor limited company online
Contractors choosing a limited company as their trading option can quickly and cost effectively incorporate online, using a range of options.
�Contractors who have just won their first contract, or are switching from an umbrella company or oth�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 07 Apr 2010

Claiming contractor limited company start-up expenses
Contractors can claim all their limited company start-up expenses, but it is essential to keep accurate records to prove the expenses are legitimate.
�Contractors who are starting their contracting career and have just won their first contract, or� �erhaps for incorporating the company or preparing contracts or terms and conditions Marketing costs, such as� �contracting career and have just won their first contract, or existing contractors transferring from other�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 11 Aug 2009

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

Cvs deconstructed: applying the killer CV technique - case study 3
We deconstruct a real CV and suggest changes to improve the impact and chance of getting to an interview.
�arget Title: Business Analyst/Bus Process Analyst Contract Description: Banking. Experienced Business Analys�
Category: Articles: CV Writing | Mon, 17 Apr 2006

Talking CV can give contractors a new online recruitment profile
As the economic client worsens, contractors need every tool they can use to boost their chances of winning new contracts. TalkingCV is a cost effective method for contractors to impress recruiters with their people skills.
�lity and the potential to apply for international contracts. Time savings for recruiters The technology can b� �e. TalkingCV has launched a service aimed at both contract candidates and contractor recruiters that, accord�
Category: Articles: CV Writing | Tue, 29 Jul 2008

10 common mistakes when writing a CV
A bad CV will prevent you from getting the interview even if you are the best person for the role. Here we explain the 10 common mistakes people make.
�When you are seaching for a contract position the first hurdle is getting to the inter�
Category: Articles: CV Writing | Tue, 20 Sept 2016

Effective CV writing for contractors
The impact your CV makes determines whether you get asked for an interview. This article introduces all the aspects of writing high impact targeted CVs.
�getting to interviews, you won't get a lucrative contract. We'll explain in this guide what a high impact t�
Category: Articles: CV Writing | Wed, 21 Sept 2016

How to target your CV and get hired
Learn how to target your CV to applications increasing your chances of getting hired.
�want to see: Need a ‘Web Developer’ Has done long contracts (e.g. 12 months plus). Front end web skills: HTML�
Category: Articles: CV Writing | Sat, 24 Sept 2016

Contractor CVs and résumés: a guide to alternative formats
Contractors are encouraged to prepare CVs in a high impact format to maximise chances of securing an interview. But alternative formats are emerging.
�the CV. These have yet to take off in mainstream contracting and a contractor must be very confident in front� �iculum vitae (CV) formats could help them win new contracts. Of course it has always been the case that a car�
Category: Articles: CV Writing | Sun, 25 Sept 2016