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Independent contractor – company and personal taxes

When you become contractor and start your limited company you’ll face quite a lot of challenges and you’ll have more responsibilities – paying taxes is one of them. To avoid…

Should contractors use agents or find contracts themselves?

There are two options for you as contractor, when trying to find work: One is to use agencies and other to find a contract yourself. Finding a contract via recruitment…

Can HMRC’s recognise IR35 status?

After another contractor won case against HM Revenue & Customs there is a serious doubt if HMRC can accurately recognise IR35. Ian Wells, an IT contractor, represented by IR35 specialist…

Marketing planning and budgeting for contractors

Being a contractor is quite challenging. Finding new assignments, customers, winning more profitable projects, doing quality work, building reputation… None of this would be possible if people don’t have a…

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Limited company or Umbrella company – part I

When starting working as contractor you have to decide how you want to run your business. You can either set up a limited company or decide to work under an…

Becoming a contractor – Preparation part I

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” Confucius So, you decided you want to be an Independent contractor, you have all Personality…