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Start-Up Guide :: Business banking for contractors
If you are setting up as a limited company contractor, one of the first things you need to do is to open a business bank account.
(Sep 2, 2010 in Start-Up Guides )
Online IR35 test tool launched for contractors
Contractors can now access a free online employment status test which provides an IR35 status result in just ten minutes.
(Sep 2, 2010 in IR35 )
How do I move from an umbrella company to my own limited company?
David Houston explains why switching between an umbrella and a limited company should be a fairly straightforward process,
(Aug 31, 2010 in Contractor FAQs )
Start-Up Guide :: Risks and rewards of IT contracting
What are the risks and rewards of becoming an IT contractor - the potential to earn more money and freedom versus risk.
(Aug 26, 2010 in Start-Up Guides )
Start-Up Guide :: What is IR35?
An overview of the notorious IR35 tax legislation. What contractors need to do to avoid the IR35 trap, and what if you're caught by the IR35 rules.
(Aug 25, 2010 in Start-Up Guides )
Contractor accountant warns over illegal dividend declarations
A leading contractor accountant looks at the rise in illegal dividends reported in recent months, and how limited company contractors should take care when making dividend declarations
(Aug 24, 2010 in Tax / Accounting )
Group urges HMRC to keep up pressure on non-compliant contractor service providers
The FCSA has welcomed HMRC's moves to be more flexible in resolving tax disputes, but urges more attention to be paid to non-compliant contractor service providers.
(Aug 23, 2010 in Service Provider News )
VAT return errors - what should contractors do?
What should contractors do if they have made an error on a previously submitted VAT return?
(Aug 23, 2010 in Contractor FAQs )
Contractors warned to be vigilant over HMRC tax probes
The PCG has warned contractors to continue being vigilant over IR35 as HMRC appears to be adopting a more devious approach to tax enquiries.
(Aug 23, 2010 in News )
Umbrella company workers and the temporary workplace rules
Why ensuring that a workplace is deemed temporary is essential in determining whether umbrella company workers can claim travel and subsistence expenses.
(Aug 19, 2010 in Umbrella Companies )
Volatile recruitment market for financial services contractors
Financial sector recruitment is continuing to grow, according to a recent report, although the summer has seen a slip in offers made to IT contractors within the sector.
(Aug 18, 2010 in IT Contractor Rates )
IR35 Review - what are the facts?
Kate Cottrell takes a look at the terms of reference for the long awaited review of IR35, and explains why IR35 cannot simply be reviewed in isolation.
(Aug 17, 2010 in IR35 Review )
PAYE overhaul on the cards as Coalition launches another consultation
The latest Government consultation could result in a radical overhaul of the PAYE system, in an aim to reduce costs for both HMRC and employers.
(Aug 16, 2010 in News )
Contractor limited company naming tips
If you have decided to contract via your own limited company, one of the first tasks you need to do is choose a suitable name for your new enterprise.
(Aug 16, 2010 in Limited Company )
PCG announces inaugural freelance lecture
The PCG is to hold its first freelance lecture in London this November, supported by the Telegraph Media Group.
(Aug 12, 2010 in News )
Security cleared roles should be open to all contractors
The Government has released further security clearance guidance which aims to reiterate that contractors should not have to hold existing clearance in order to apply for sensitive roles.
(Aug 11, 2010 in News )
Agency Workers Directive - new contracting industry resource launched
A new online knowledge bank has been launched to help the contracting industry get to grips with the Agency Workers Directive, which is due to be implemented in October 2011.
(Aug 10, 2010 in Service Provider News )
IR35 Review boss explains why abolition hopes may be premature
In a recent interview, the new tax director of the Office of Tax Simplification, explains why IR35 can't simply be 'abolished' in isolation.
(Aug 9, 2010 in IR35 Review )
Jobs report shows private sector recovery, but concerns over public sector cuts
The latest REC Report on Jobs shows that both permanent and contract job appointments increased in July, however the rates of growth have slowed a little.
(Aug 9, 2010 in News )
How are limited company dividends taxed?
Limited company contractors, who fall outside the IR35 rules, will derive their income via salary, and dividends. But how are dividends actually taxed?
(Aug 6, 2010 in Contractor FAQs )
What will IR35's successor look like?
In light of the upcoming OTS review of IR35, we look at the factors which may influence the creation of any future legislation which may replace IR35.
(Aug 5, 2010 in IR35 Review )
Directory of contractor umbrella companies
A directory of some of the leading IT contractor umbrella companies in the UK. How to choose an umbrella company.
(Aug 5, 2010 in Umbrella Companies )
Umbrella company National Minimum Wage loophole to be closed
The Government is to amend legislation to prevent some umbrella companies from exploiting National Minimum Wage rules.
(Aug 4, 2010 in Umbrella Companies )
New legislation archive gives access all UK laws since 1267
A new website has been launched which brings together every law created since 1267 - providing access to a staggering 6.5 million documents.
(Aug 4, 2010 in News )
Limited company directors warned over illegal dividends
A leading accountant says that the number of company directors taking illegal dividends or loans has risen at a rapid rate.
(Aug 2, 2010 in Tax / Accounting )
Recruiters support Government plans to review IR35
A leading recruitment body has announced its plans to work with the OTS to develop alternative legislative approaches to IR35.
(Aug 2, 2010 in News )
Job ste reports increased number of contract roles advertised
A recent IT skills reports shows that the sector continues to climb out of recession, with contract roles continuing to increase.
(Jul 29, 2010 in News )
Contractors - how to improve your personal brand online
Gerry Gregoire has penned 5 simple tips to help contractors and freelancers create and improve their online presence to help gain kudos and the attention of potential recruiters.
(Jul 28, 2010 in Contract Work )
IR35 irony as HMRC's ex-IT boss becomes short term contractor
The Sunday Times has revealed that HMRC's IT chief left his permanent role in June 2009, only to return as a contractor via his own limited company for the following three months.
(Jul 27, 2010 in IR35 )
IT contractor recruitment via agencies
We look at how recruitment agencies operate, from dealing with an end client's resource specification, to interviewing candidates and finally hiring IT contractors.
(Jul 26, 2010 in Contract Work )
Recruitment agency reports sharp rise in IT job vacancies
A specialist recruitment agency has reported a sharp rise in the number of registered IT jobs during the second quarter of 2010.
(Jul 23, 2010 in IT Contractor Rates )
Office of Tax Simplification to review IR35 as a priority
Following the launch of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) this week, the new body has been tasked with reviewing IR35 as a priority.
(Jul 22, 2010 in IR35 Review )
Recruiter outlines Top 10 ITcontract roles of 2010
A recruitment consultancy has outlined the UK's most in-demand IT jobs so far this year - dominated by developer positions.
(Jul 21, 2010 in News )
Parasol launches net take home pay calculator for umbrella contractors
Parasol has launched a new calculator, which provides accurate and transparent net take home pay calculations for umbrella company contractors.
(Jul 21, 2010 in Service Provider News )
New body launched to simplify tax system - including IR35
Business groups have responded positively to the launch of the Office of Tax Simplification. One of its tasks will be to review IR35.
(Jul 20, 2010 in News )
