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Summary

What you do, not the way you operate, determines if you need business cover.

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15th June, 2015 | Limited Companies

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Simon Moore
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Speaking to his umbrella is best for a contractor wondering if he's covered.

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11th June, 2015 | Umbrella Companies

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Simon Moore
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A permie turned contractor could be taken to court by agency or client, or both.

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9th June, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
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Expert spells out the reality of being taxed like an employee minus their rights.

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4th June, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
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A laundry list rather than easy answers faces a techie eyeing a tax-efficient base in Germany. 

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29th May, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Author
Simon Moore
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Expert helps a Manx IT contractor assess if a stint in the UK will be too taxing.

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28th May, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

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Simon Moore
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Lawyer's top tips on using CoA to help thwart the Intermediaries legislation.

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21st May, 2015 | IR35 Further Reading

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Simon Moore
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IR35 expert suggests a CoA letter is still worth much more than the paper it's printed on.

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20th May, 2015 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
Simon Moore
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Becoming your own boss isn't necessarily your lender's business, reassures an IFA.

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18th May, 2015 | Money

Author
Simon Moore
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Not being under the umbrella when he worked means one IT contractor's costs aren't covered.

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14th May, 2015 | Umbrella Companies

Author
Simon Moore
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How to minimise your costs when flying in to work, and flying out to go home.

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13th May, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Author
Simon Moore
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Legal aid for a team of IT contractors feeling stung by an agency and outsourcer.

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7th May, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

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Simon Moore
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Top tips on the quiet housing market for a contractor being badgered by an agent.

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1st May, 2015 | Money

Author
Simon Moore
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Top tips for an IT contractor who may emigrate – if he can take his clients with him.

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27th April, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Author
Simon Moore
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IFA analyses which political party might impact your personal finances the most.

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22nd April, 2015 | Money

Author
Simon Moore