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How to choose a business bank account - business banking guide
[March 6, 2008] Choosing a bank for your small business is an important stage in the startup process. Some tips to help you choose a small business bank account. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[March 6, 2008] Choosing a bank for your small business is an important stage in the startup process. Some tips to help you choose a small business bank account. [In IT Contractor Guides]
How to choose a good IT contractor accountant
[February 12, 2008] Some specific tips to help IT contractors and freelancers choose the right accountant [In IT Contractor Guides]
[February 12, 2008] Some specific tips to help IT contractors and freelancers choose the right accountant [In IT Contractor Guides]
How much will you earn as an IT Contractor?
[January 9, 2008] For people thinking of setting up in business as IT Contractors, some ideas on how to determine the going market rate for your skills and experience. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[January 9, 2008] For people thinking of setting up in business as IT Contractors, some ideas on how to determine the going market rate for your skills and experience. [In IT Contractor Guides]
IT Contractor Expenses Guide
[December 3, 2007] A guide to IT contractor expenses - what you can claim for when performing contract work. Includes section for those caught by the IR35 rules. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[December 3, 2007] A guide to IT contractor expenses - what you can claim for when performing contract work. Includes section for those caught by the IR35 rules. [In IT Contractor Guides]
How an Umbrella Company Works
[November 23, 2007] An umbrella company acts as your employer, for tax purposes, when you undertake a contract with an employment agency or a client. An overview for freelancers and contractors. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[November 23, 2007] An umbrella company acts as your employer, for tax purposes, when you undertake a contract with an employment agency or a client. An overview for freelancers and contractors. [In IT Contractor Guides]
IT Contractor Insurance - Professional Indemnity, Liability Overview
[November 7, 2007] IT Contractor Insurance Cover - Professional Indemnity, Employers and Public Liability Overview. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[November 7, 2007] IT Contractor Insurance Cover - Professional Indemnity, Employers and Public Liability Overview. [In IT Contractor Guides]
IR35 - are you employed or self-employed?
[November 1, 2007] Some high level pointers to whether you are deemed to be "employed" or "self employed" according to the IR35 tax rules [In IR35]
[November 1, 2007] Some high level pointers to whether you are deemed to be "employed" or "self employed" according to the IR35 tax rules [In IR35]
IT Contractor Umbrella Companies - An Overview
[October 19, 2007] An overview of IT Contractor Umbrella Companies - the alternative to setting up your own limited company, for freelancers and contractors. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[October 19, 2007] An overview of IT Contractor Umbrella Companies - the alternative to setting up your own limited company, for freelancers and contractors. [In IT Contractor Guides]
IR35 - Overview of the IR35 Tax Rules
[September 12, 2007] IR35 tax overview which may impact small business owners and IT contractors, particularly 'one man bands' working on client sites. [In IR35]
[September 12, 2007] IR35 tax overview which may impact small business owners and IT contractors, particularly 'one man bands' working on client sites. [In IR35]
IT Contractor Pensions - Advice and Quotation
[August 21, 2007] IT Contractor Pensions - pensions advice for contractors and freelancers. Includes quotation tool. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[August 21, 2007] IT Contractor Pensions - pensions advice for contractors and freelancers. Includes quotation tool. [In IT Contractor Guides]
IT Contracting - Setting Up a Company
[August 20, 2007] There are several ways to set up as an IT Contractor of Freelancer – the majority of contractors tend to go down the Limited Company route, although others may prefer to work via an “Umbrella Company” or similar structure. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[August 20, 2007] There are several ways to set up as an IT Contractor of Freelancer – the majority of contractors tend to go down the Limited Company route, although others may prefer to work via an “Umbrella Company” or similar structure. [In IT Contractor Guides]
Contracting Tax Issues – IR35, Section 660 and Income Shifting
[August 20, 2007] IR35 and Section 660 are the main tax issues you should consider when starting out as an IT contractor or freelancer [In IT Contractor Guides]
[August 20, 2007] IR35 and Section 660 are the main tax issues you should consider when starting out as an IT contractor or freelancer [In IT Contractor Guides]
IT Contracting – Accounting and Taxation Issues
[July 20, 2007] An overview of taxation and accountancy for IT contractors and freelancers, including NI, VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE [In IT Contractor Guides]
[July 20, 2007] An overview of taxation and accountancy for IT contractors and freelancers, including NI, VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE [In IT Contractor Guides]
Starting Out As an IT Contractor / Freelancer
[July 20, 2007] How to start up as an IT contractor or freelancer - what you should look out for and how to find out if you are suited to the freelancer lifestyle [In IT Contractor Guides]
[July 20, 2007] How to start up as an IT contractor or freelancer - what you should look out for and how to find out if you are suited to the freelancer lifestyle [In IT Contractor Guides]
Managed Service Company Guidance released
[July 10, 2007] HMRC have released a guidance document on the managed service company legislation. [In Managed Service Companies]
[July 10, 2007] HMRC have released a guidance document on the managed service company legislation. [In Managed Service Companies]
IT Contractors - Limited or Umbrella Company?
[June 21, 2007] How making the right choice between a limited and umbrella company can affect your take home pay if you're working in business as an IT Contractor [In IT Contractor Guides]
[June 21, 2007] How making the right choice between a limited and umbrella company can affect your take home pay if you're working in business as an IT Contractor [In IT Contractor Guides]
Contractors & Freelancers - Finding Contract Work
[June 20, 2007] Once you’ve made the decision to become a contractor, the next step is to find your first contract. As any new small business owner would do, you’ll need to market yourself to potential clients. [In IT Contractor Guides]
[June 20, 2007] Once you’ve made the decision to become a contractor, the next step is to find your first contract. As any new small business owner would do, you’ll need to market yourself to potential clients. [In IT Contractor Guides]
Interview Tips for IT Contractors & Freelancers
[May 19, 2007] This is a crucial step in your quest for that next contract and every care should be made to ensure that you impress. Here are some top tips for succeeding at the interview process, [In IT Contractor Guides]
[May 19, 2007] This is a crucial step in your quest for that next contract and every care should be made to ensure that you impress. Here are some top tips for succeeding at the interview process, [In IT Contractor Guides]
Contractors vindicated as MPs criticise MSC legislation
[May 3, 2007] Opposition MPs voiced their criticisms of the new tax rules for Managed Service Companies (MSCs) during a Commons debate on the Finance Bill this week. [In Managed Service Companies]
[May 3, 2007] Opposition MPs voiced their criticisms of the new tax rules for Managed Service Companies (MSCs) during a Commons debate on the Finance Bill this week. [In Managed Service Companies]
IT Contractors - How to write a scorching CV
[April 19, 2007] How to write the perfect CV. 5 Top tips for penning the perfect IT contractor CV, and a suggested CV layout for freelancers [In IT Contractor Guides]
[April 19, 2007] How to write the perfect CV. 5 Top tips for penning the perfect IT contractor CV, and a suggested CV layout for freelancers [In IT Contractor Guides]
Managed Service Companies - Ordinary limited companies not affected
[April 10, 2007] The Professional Contractors Group has assured the freelance marketplace that ordinary limited companies are unaffected by the new tax rules on Managed Service Companies. [In Managed Service Companies]
[April 10, 2007] The Professional Contractors Group has assured the freelance marketplace that ordinary limited companies are unaffected by the new tax rules on Managed Service Companies. [In Managed Service Companies]
Brown Defines "Managed Service Companies"
[March 23, 2007] The Treasury have finally defined what constitutes a "Managed Service Company" and explains how they will be penalised under new tax legislation. [In Managed Service Companies]
[March 23, 2007] The Treasury have finally defined what constitutes a "Managed Service Company" and explains how they will be penalised under new tax legislation. [In Managed Service Companies]
Budget 2007 and Managed Service Companies
[March 22, 2007] How Budget 2007 affected the proposed Managed Service Company Legislation which is due to be implemented on 6th April 2007 [In Managed Service Companies]
[March 22, 2007] How Budget 2007 affected the proposed Managed Service Company Legislation which is due to be implemented on 6th April 2007 [In Managed Service Companies]
Umbrella Companies – Expenses, Dispensations and Assumptions
[February 12, 2007] There appears to be some confusion within the freelance industry with regard to the proposed MSC Regulations and if they apply to Umbrella Companies who have an HMRC Dispensation to pay expenses. [In Managed Service Companies]
[February 12, 2007] There appears to be some confusion within the freelance industry with regard to the proposed MSC Regulations and if they apply to Umbrella Companies who have an HMRC Dispensation to pay expenses. [In Managed Service Companies]
IT Contractor Mortgages - Mortgage Advice and Quotation
[January 19, 2007] IT Contractor mortgages for small business people. Our experienced team can offer hassle-free self employed and self certification mortgages at very good rates [In IT Contractor Guides]
[January 19, 2007] IT Contractor mortgages for small business people. Our experienced team can offer hassle-free self employed and self certification mortgages at very good rates [In IT Contractor Guides]
Managed Service Company legislation "misguided"
[January 12, 2007] The Treasury's plan to introduce legislation in April, which will effectively close down Managed Service Companies (MSC's), is likely to drive the non-compliance problem underground, according to a leading IT contractor accountant. [In Managed Service Companies]
[January 12, 2007] The Treasury's plan to introduce legislation in April, which will effectively close down Managed Service Companies (MSC's), is likely to drive the non-compliance problem underground, according to a leading IT contractor accountant. [In Managed Service Companies]
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