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Guide IR35
Under HMRC scrutiny, the FCDO has put almost 90% of its contractors inside IR35, compared with a near even inside-outside split a year ago. Off-payroll working expert…
Guide Limited companies
Whether IR35 played a part or not, former contractors who've wound up their personal service companies are on the receiving end of form PA302 — often due to savings,…
Guide Contracts & agencies
A music mogul's dinner-table deal and a contractor's quick email exchange have more in common than you'd think — both can be binding. Evane Alexandre, technology lawyer…
Guide Limited companies
‘Going direct’ by paying company profit into a pension can leave a limited company £2,430 better off because it comes ‘off the top.’ Dolan Accountancy's Lauren Sears…
Guide Limited companies
A Speedo. Lingerie. A camel ride?! Somewhere in an accountant's filing system is proof that contractors will try to expense almost anything, and the stories are funnier…
Guide Umbrella companies
How the UK contractor sector is set to be shaken up by RTW expanding to alternative work arrangements, including checks every time you jump umbrella, agency checks not…
Guide Starting out
With full-time CTO packages in London now surging to £310,000, a growing number of SMEs are asking if they need a permanent tech leader at all. It’s a question that a…
Guide Umbrella companies
Is a conventional umbrella company still the only way to get paid inside IR35? Far from it — as healthcare, education, logistics, driving and construction contractors…
Guide IR35
The taxman moved fast after Boox tribunal judges retired to consider their verdict — asking contractors to sign up to six more years of standstill in what some have…
Latest
Why now, why all at once — and will Trethowans really take contractors to court after 27 October?
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Ask a questionDo you enjoy working with children and want a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day? Protocol Education is working with a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Bath and the…
Feltham, London
Gateman - Feltham TLG are currently looking for a Gateman to start ASAP on a prison project in Feltham Hours - 07:15 - 15:45 Duration - 3 months Duties - Keeping a register of who is entering the building, making sure…
North West
Senior Pipeline Project Manager required for a contract opportunity within our Renewables and Energy sector *** LOCATION: Hybrid (4 days in Chester) DURATION: 24 months START DATE: October 2026 The right candidate will…
North West
Senior AGI Project Manager required for a contract opportunity within our Renewables and Energy sector *** LOCATION: Hybrid (4 days in Chester) DURATION: 24 months START DATE: October 2026 The right candidate will need…
