The ultimate guide to Contracting
Contracting, tax and expenses all explained in one easy to read, jargon-free guide;
- What exactly is a ‘contractor’?
- Why do companies use contractors?
- Why do people go contracting?
- What are the pros and cons?
- Deciding which way to run your business
- How to set up a limited company
- Registering for VAT
- How tax works for limited companies
- Running your limited company
- IR35 – all you need to know
- Insurance options for contractors
- Pension options for contractors
- Mortgage options for contractors
- Useful resources and information
- HMRC forms
Moving from permanent to contracting
This guide explains the pros and cons of working as a contractor and what’s involved moving from permanent to contracting;
- Why do people go contracting?
- Setting up as a limited company
- Deciding if you need an accountant
- Finding your first contract
- Expenses and IR35
- VAT and Tax
Step by step guide to contracting
Everything you need to know about becoming a contractor broken into simple steps;
- What exactly is a ‘contractor’?
- Deciding which way to run your business
- How to set up a limited company
- Registering for VAT – or not
- How tax works for limited companies
- Expenses and IR35
Contractor FAQ’s
All your questions answered, such as;
- What is a contractor
- Should I work through a limited company or via umbrella employment
- What is IR35
- How much administration is involved with running my own limited company
- VAT and Corporation tax
- How much will I actually take home
Plain English guide to IR35
Our easy to read guide to understanding IR35;
- What is IR35?
- How is IR35 status determined?
- Who decides your IR35 status?
- If you are inside IR35, is it worth operating as a limited company?
A guide to contractor expenses
Learn what you can and cannot claim as an expense as a contractor in our handy guide;
- What expenses you can claim?
- Defining a valid business expense
- Claiming expenses if you’re inside IR35
- The importance of a good accountant
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