Louise Rayner

Louise Rayner is an ACCA accountant who has held board level positions in a wide range of large contractor based organisations

These days she runs NumberMill, a firm of practising accountants who specialise in contractors and IR35. Her umbrella business is also FCSA accredited. The consultancy part of the business offers pragmatic operational advice to end hirers, agencies and contractors.

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Author Content

IR35 reform kicker (1): Is it cheaper to wind up my non-earning limited company or keep it active, now I’m in an umbrella?

Money matters, but it’s not just costs to consider as an umbrella employee paying to keep your own limited company running.

11th April, 2024 | Comment

Next month’s Autumn Statement 2023 be like this for contractors...

IHT, pensions and ISA changes. Each look likelier on Nov 22nd than what contractors actually need -- a new body to license umbrella companies.

16th October, 2023 | Comment

Company confirmation statement for contractors: explainer

Your staple document as a limited company director, also known as the ‘Annual Return,’ is demystified.

11th October, 2023 | Limited Companies

The difference between legal and illegal dividends

How contractors can tell if their distributions are lawful or likely to fall foul of HMRC.

21st July, 2023 | Limited Companies

Can I pay gym membership through my limited company?

A guide for UK business-owners on paying for gym membership(s) through a limited company.

17th July, 2023 | Limited Companies

Contractors’ Questions: Where do limited company directors struggle with self-assessment tax returns?

Twelve things that PSC bosses come a cropper with when tax deadline day approaches.

25th January, 2023 | Limited Companies

Dos and don’ts for the chancellor at Spring Budget 2023 on March 15th

Following the off-payroll shambles, who knows what the next Budget holds. But…

18th January, 2023 | Comment

A new IR35 isn’t going anywhere and anyway, the tax liability is more lethal than HMRC penalties

Preparation is the only way to guarantee yourself a really ‘soft landing,’ even if there is only three weeks to get sorted.

16th March, 2021 | Comment

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