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First timers
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…a permanent employee who is considering part time contracting. Supply and demand drives the market for contract… …skills and experience will always be able to find contracts. Answers the question from a permanent employee o… …need to hand in their notice before applying for contract positions. Contractor Doctor offers advice to a p…
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Holidays
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…How do you take time off when contracting? Contractors don’t receive sick pay or get paid f… …bstitute for time off that can’t be taken between contracts. Umbrella companies, like any employer, should pa… …work due to a pre-existing condition. Unless your contract specifies that you are expected to have periods o…
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IR35
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…ing a substitute means you could enjoy 3 years of contracting, according to HMRC’s business entity tests. Contr… …lace, or the fact that you have several different contracts affect your status? Accepting a retainer payment… …ctors hiring other contractors to help complete a contract may be genuinely substituting and so outside. Con…
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Contractor Limited Companies: Set up and running guides
List of articles covering setting up, running, dividends, taxation, accounts, and closing.
…best trading option for the current stage of your contracting career is a limited company, then choosing a spec… …ce. Examples and templates. Dealing with multiple contracts being inside and outside IR35 Accounting requirem… …our email address Your phone number Just agreed a contract Looking to switch accountants Unsure about IR35/n…
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Contractor Market Stats
See how your skills are rated in the market. Plus contractor market reports.
…ortant reasons why 2017 will be a strong year for contracting Improving prospects and new ways of sourcing cont… …ting Improving prospects and new ways of sourcing contracts are amongst several reasons why you can look forw…
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Contractor Taxation - Explained
Contractor Taxation: Tax Issues for contractors explained - IR35 - dividends - corporation tax - selef assessment.
…ension? Get tax savings with a pension If you are contracting outside and don’t have a pension, you are… …contractors. What is IR35? Does it apply to your contract? It is tax avoidance legislation designed to ensu…
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Free legal, financial, tax and administrative templates for contractors
Download useful contractor templates for various legal, financial, tax & admin situations.
…nload Free Invoice Templates It is important that contracts supply correctly formatted invoices to ensure the…
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Travel Expenses Consultation: Special Reports
Travel Expenses Consultation: Treasury - Umbrella Companies - Contractors - contracting
…ithin the week. Others | Wednesday 8 October 2008 Contracting sector joins forces to defend contractors in trea… …employment agencies using overarching employment contracts. Treasury strategy may be announced in the 2008 p…
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IR35 Review by OTS
IR35 Review by OTS: Office of tax simplication - latest news and updates
…updates External Resources About the IR35 review Contracting sector could benefit from IR35 review by new Offi… …eplaced, but the old rules will apply to previous contracts Whatever happens, it will still apply to contract… …round to IR35 What is IR35? Does it apply to your contract? It is tax avoidance legislation designed to ensu…
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IR35 Forum
Income Shifting Legislation: Special reports and updates on proposed legislation to tackle tax avoidance.
…icant breakthroughs: HMRC will no longer consider contracts in isolation and will publish its general risk in… …35 Background What is IR35? Does it apply to your contract? It is tax avoidance legislation designed to ensu…
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