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Latest Contractor Guides

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Contractors' Questions: Is IR35 a factor overseas?

Summary

Tax advice for a UK 'Ltd' contractor worried about employment status abroad.

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15th April, 2010 | IR35 Further Reading

Author

cukAdmin

Title

Contracting - Why are so few of us sole traders?

Summary

Tax expert explains why 'Ltd' is preferred by most IT contractors.

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12th April, 2010 | First Timers

Author

cukAdmin

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Contractors' Questions: Is my agency contract unfair?

Summary

Legal aid for an IT contractor who doesn't get paid until his agency does.

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11th April, 2010 | Guide to Contracts

Author

cukAdmin

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Contractors' Questions: What if a role has many agents?

Summary

Make a choice and stick to it, says the IT Coach.

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11th April, 2010 | Guide To Agencies

Author

cukAdmin

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Contractors' Questions: How to get a contract for freelancing?

Summary

Expert helps a new freelancer looking for a 'one size fits all' contract.

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8th April, 2010 | Guide to Contracts

Author

cukAdmin

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Contractors' Questions: Can I use my UK 'Ltd' overseas?

Summary

'Overseas IT contracts for six months or more are less appealing to UK Ltds.'

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7th April, 2010 | Contracting Overseas

Author

cukAdmin

Title

Can I base my dividend on invoices?

Summary

Expert helps a contractor looking at invoice totals to determine dividend size.

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6th April, 2010 | Limited Companies

Author

cukAdmin

Title

Contractors' Questions: Any liability from 'tax-free' work?

Summary

Why IT contracting in Bahrain might be more taxing than adverts imply.

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31st March, 2010 | Contracting Overseas

Author

cukAdmin

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Contractors' Questions: How to ditch my agency?

Summary

Expert aid for an IT contractor stuck on a non-compete clause.

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31st March, 2010 | Guide To Agencies

Author

cukAdmin

Title

Contractors' Questions: Can a 2-week gap beat IR35?

Summary

IR35 expert helps a budding contractor with 'Friday to Monday' intentions.

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30th March, 2010 | IR35 Further Reading

Author

cukAdmin

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Contractors' Questions: How does the 2010 Budget treat company cars?

Summary

Tax advisers demystify changes to the rules for company cars, van and fuel.

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30th March, 2010 | Money

Author

cukAdmin

Title

VAT man deters cheque payments

Summary

Revenue & Customs announces new rules to settle up by cheque.

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28th March, 2010 | VAT

Author

cukAdmin

Title

Darling shuts down contractor tax schemes

Summary

Budget 2010 taxes some IT contractors, disappoints the rest.

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25th March, 2010 | Successful Contracting

Author

cukAdmin

Title

Contractors' Questions: What if my security clearance has lapsed?

Summary

How IT contractors can make the most of expired security clearance.

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23rd March, 2010 | Security Clearance

Author

cukAdmin

Title

Contractors' Questions: Does UK VAT cover Irish agents?

Summary

Tax aid for an IT contractor who wrongly charged UK VAT to a Dublin-based agency.

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23rd March, 2010 | VAT

Author

cukAdmin