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Legal aid for a freelancer who 'doesn't have a leg to stand on.'

Delays to VAT registration are at odds with HMRC's own statistics.

State advisor signals immigration rules may need tightening again to protect British IT contractors.

New rules for directors of limited companies took effect from October 2009, including the need for a 'service address'.

Pleas to defer the VAT rate rise appear to have been in vain.

Why recruiters may be taking up to 50% of contractors' profits.

Government closes a loophole to stop UK IT contractors being displaced.

New rules to test IT workers' employment status could come into force from April 2012.

Appeal Court judge: calls and emails were a business discussion, not a contract.

Help for IT contractors who spend fewer than 183 days in two of three countries.

Advice on how far financial clients are likely to look into your background.

A seemingly sweet payment route is now a door for HMRC, writes IR35 expert Kate Cottrell.

Government told Section 58 has adversely affected human rights.

Freelance techie's payout is unlikely to cover the cost of his potential tax bill.

One IT contractor worries about the IR35 implications of a 'pre-employment' form.