Latest Contractor Guides

It has teeth, but draft legislation imposing JSL on umbrella companies’ clients can be managed, and mitigated -- FCSA.

How a new concept and new definition are just some of the many changes due to shake-up umbrella company working as a contractor.

Being left out-of-pocket for an extensive period thwarts usually sensible debt recovery options, even if LinkedIn users say otherwise.

Legal aid for when onboarding becomes such a ‘full-time’ commitment that it makes you want to charge.

Answers to ‘How often can a limited company contractor pay dividends?’ plus IR35, and ‘disguised salary’ considerations.

The dos and don’ts of drawing dividends as a director, by SG Accounting.

Tax lawyer Rebecca Seeley Harris demystifies HMRC’s new ‘direction of travel,’ effective from April 6th 2026.

Five fallouts face contractors from April 2026 thanks to HMRC’s plan to process tax via the agency PAYE reference number.

As company closures hit a new high, an insolvency expert shares his 10 tips to help ContractorUK readers deal with the dicey economy.

Don’t hang onto your CV like it’s sacred. Start afresh and build it from the ground up – for EVERY role you go forward for.

Who MTD by HMRC applies to; who it applies to next, and who’s at risk from the ‘MTD net.’

ReLegal Consulting explores how to contest a ‘caught’ determination, through the lens of a sole trader deemed inside IR35 who suffered deductions.

Join hundreds of savvy contractors who trust The Accounting Crew for hassle-free, HMRC-compliant accounting — and get 2 months free when you sign up via Contractor UK.

Finding the right bank is a time investment. But don’t only look at about how much you’ll outlay, as some ‘free’ accounts now penalise you for being paid.

From business planning to sorting your accounts, starting out as a contractor can feel like a lot. Here’s how new contractors can forget the faff and hit the ground running.