Simon Moore

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Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,

self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.

Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the

newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services

company, Moore News Ltd.

The company’s clients include a FTSE-listed recruiter, a division of one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy

firms and the UK’s largest small business forum. Simon’s articles have been linked to by The Daily

Telegraph and the biggest newspaper website in the world, MailOnline.

An employee-style system for reimbursing is far from ideal for an outside IR35 position.

30th October, 2014 | IR35 Further Reading

IFA: A raft of radical pension rule changes is ready for contractors to jump upon.

29th October, 2014 | Money

Accounting tips for a tech company hoping to save by upgrading to SaaS.

21st October, 2014 | Limited Companies

Expert solves an EBT contractor's query, but says there's a bigger question to pose.  

17th October, 2014 | EBT

Costs you incur to help your umbrella run RTW checks are claimable.

9th October, 2014 | Umbrella Companies

Accounting aid for an IT contractor who needed to be bailed out by his business.

7th October, 2014 | Limited Companies

Legal defence tips for an IT worker under attack from an agency.

6th October, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

Adding a single line to your invoice could incentivise -- or erode your profitability.

2nd October, 2014 | VAT

Everything you need to know about APNs, which are now in force and not to be ignored.

1st October, 2014 | Money

Currency exchange tips for an IT consultancy set to do business across the pond.

26th September, 2014 | Contracting Overseas

Paying less corporation tax is the upside of a range of reliefs, which aren't to be sniffed at.

15th September, 2014 | Limited Companies

Three big financial events for contractors have, in as many months, become easier to plan for.

10th September, 2014 | Money

Walking away is sad but sound advice when your offered contract is put to permies.

8th September, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

Legal aid for an IT contractor feeling stung by the agency on his daily rate.

4th September, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

Tax investigations expert agrees that 'non-DOTAS' doesn’t mean 'non-risky.'

21st August, 2014 | Successful Contracting

The options for a techie whose business has an investment offer out of the blue.

20th August, 2014 | Limited Companies

Solicitor lets down a wannabe UK techie wanting a workaround to immigration rules.

19th August, 2014 | Successful Contracting

Legal expert cautions a bored IT contractor in receipt of a tempting offer.

13th August, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

Expert helps a limited company owner wanting to wind-up tax-efficiently so he can go perm. 

7th August, 2014 | Limited Companies

Freelancer reassured that incorporating should make working from home less costly.

4th August, 2014 | Limited Companies