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‘Examples of good practice for umbrella companies’ isn’t a fishing expedition. Even if some of the spelt out legal duties could be checked up on.

A big step towards 'the black' in March makes it the brightest month for IT contractors since November 2023.

April tax changes: why choosing the right business current account should matter to contractors now more than ever.

Taxman blackens the black mark he’s already put by three companies, while ‘naming and shaming’ four more schemes that he says ‘contractors should exit.’

The swingeing 8.7% tax hike is best broached now or at contract renewal but, either way, ensure your uplift calculation is correct.

An ‘essential’ new tax year update for limited company directors seeking to shore up the bottom line.

Ex-HMRC veteran tells ContractorUK that IT contractors could help his ‘focussed’ review, even if it is a ‘disappointingly narrow’ focus according to some.

The chancellor’s Revenue fillip is off to a fortuitous start. Just make sure you’re not the next John Strange.

Latest Guides

Contractors usually get three options to formalise ‘going it alone.’ Now, there’s a fourth; it’s neither on your own nor forking out for an accountant.

16th April, 2025 | Company Formation

The age of the three-page CV is here, so don’t believe everything IT recruiters are telling you.

9th April, 2025 | CV Guides

Cleanse your CV of five age identifiers that hirers have no business knowing (but might victimise you if they do).

3rd April, 2025 | CV Guides

A simpler way to account for VAT may be just the post-Spring Statement pick-up that limited companies need.

30th March, 2025 | VAT

LITRG: As part of helping the unrepresented be informed, we’re calling in technology to automate your next deductions double-check.

12th March, 2025 | Umbrella Companies

From April 6th 2025, Double Cab Pick-Ups will be treated as company cars for BIK purposes. And this time, there’s no U-turn.

2nd March, 2025 | Money

As Wednesday’s tell-all webinar will deep dive into, successful IT contracting is sometimes just a beginning, middle and end away.

24th February, 2025 | Successful Contracting

Acing the interview is often undone at the last hurdle – your invitation to ask some questions of your own (and yes, it may seem rude to decline).

20th February, 2025 | Successful Contracting

 

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