Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,

self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.

Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the

newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services

company, Moore News Ltd.

The company’s clients include a FTSE-listed recruiter, a division of one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy

firms and the UK’s largest small business forum. Simon’s articles have been linked to by The Daily

Telegraph and the biggest newspaper website in the world, MailOnline.

Practical tips for IT contractors told to drop their pay or leave.

26th January, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

As a contractor, your light bulb moment is set to dimmer without a confidentially agreement in place.

Court ruling + tax return deadline = fertile ground for HMRC discovery powers.

16th January, 2012 | Limited Companies

Profit-shy contractors don't need an accountant, but it could help.

10th January, 2012 | Limited Companies

Reclaiming VAT on your purchases as an IT contractor.

10th January, 2011 | VAT

Revealed: the skinny on contracting in America as a Briton.

26th September, 2008 | Contracting Overseas

What agents, clients and HR will bug you about where your invoice leaves room for doubt.

27th October, 2003 | First Timers

Everything you need to know about finding the right accountant for your limited company.

6th October, 2003 | First Timers

Contracting expert helps a time-poor permie get his ducks in a row.

15th July, 2003 | First Timers

Adviser attests to the 'pros' of being self-employed, but finds it has more 'cons' than a PSC.

16th June, 2003 | First Timers

Resisting the urge to rush is key to getting right what's a daunting but lucrative decision.

2nd April, 2003 | First Timers