Limited company vs. umbrella company: Which is right for you?
by Staff Writer | Feb 20, 2016
If you’re a contractor in the UK (or thinking about becoming one), one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to trade as a sole trad...
Read moreExpanding into the UK: Branch or subsidiary?
by Ashley Deakin | Feb 8, 2016
When expanding your business into the UK, you will have to decide whether to open a branch (a Permanent Establishment) or a subsidiary (a UK l...
Read moreHow contractors can avoid IR35
by Staff Writer | Aug 28, 2015
In the last few years, HMRC have increased the enforcement of IR35 provisions to ensure that only those with a status of “self-employed” (as p...
Read moreAccounting jargon buster
by Kobus van den Bergh | Jul 20, 2015
Does talking to your accountant make you scratch your head in bewilderment? Accounting terms can be confusing to someone who doesn’t work in t...
Read moreSummer Budget predictions: Major tax and pension reform unlikely
by Scott Brown | Jul 3, 2015
Next Wednesday, Chancellor George Osborne will deliver the first fully conservative Budget in 18 years. It is expected that he will focus on m...
Read moreA guide to issuing shares in your limited company
by Scott Brown | Feb 24, 2015
When you decide to start you own business, you can choose to work as a contractor or set up a private limited company. If you decide on a limi...
Read more9 tips for first-time IT contractors
by Staff Writer | Nov 6, 2014
With Freelancers’ Day fast approaching, we thought it would be the ideal time to offer tips and advice for those IT workers considering moving...
Read moreEverything you need to know before leaving the UK
by John Dunn | Oct 21, 2014
So your time in the UK has come to an end and you’ve decided to pack your belongings and move back home. These three tips will take you safely...
Read more6 common accounting mistakes contractors make
by Staff Writer | Jun 25, 2014
If you work as an independent contractor or run your own limited company, you’re no doubt aware of how difficult it is to do the work that’s r...
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