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With bottom lines squeezed, what the state offers is worth a look. But eligibility is far from guaranteed.

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16th June, 2022 | Limited Companies

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Chris James
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Exploring your options and taking the path that will be most beneficial for you is important. 

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15th June, 2022 |

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Beacon Lip
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Explainer on expenses for contractors needing to outlay for items they didn’t factor in, like cover.

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14th June, 2022 | Expenses

Author
Graham Jenner
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Make the umbrella company selection process less daunting by posing these ten queries.

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14th June, 2022 | Umbrella Companies

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Lucy Smith
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A trio of ‘don'ts’ for freelance techies to remember -- even if your skills are hot.

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10th June, 2022 | Successful Contracting

Author
Matt Collingwood
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The biggest change to the UK tax system in recent times, as explained by FreeAgent. 

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10th June, 2022 | Money

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FreeAgent
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Dispatch of your trained tax professional and file as you see fit? Only if you’re very, very sure.

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31st May, 2022 | Limited Companies

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David Whiscombe
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A 'disguised remuneration' scheme user wondering about running away ponders when, if it all, this ‘mess’ will ever end.

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30th May, 2022 | Successful Contracting

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Thomas Wallace
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Recruiter tricks revealed and contractor tips given -- by a veteran tech agent who knows how to get you the maximum.

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27th May, 2022 | Successful Contracting

Author
Matt Collingwood
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If the only reward a company secretary gets is a ‘plus one’ invite to the annual bash, tax deductibility isn’t an issue.

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25th May, 2022 | Limited Companies

Author
David Whiscombe
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Quite a few burdens facing a relocating limited company director indicate adviser fees will quickly pay for themselves.

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23rd May, 2022 | Contracting Overseas

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Kevin Austin
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With care and consideration, plus two other fundamentals, contractors can indeed buy what’s in their company.

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20th May, 2022 | Limited Companies

Author
Chris James
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Despite them being more taxing since April, dividends still deliver higher take-home than paying salary alone.

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19th May, 2022 | Limited Companies

Author
Helen Christopher
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Client paying you personally? And exerting tight control? Refreshingly, according to the CoA, you may still not be a disguised employee.

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17th May, 2022 | IR35 Further Reading

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Chris Hadrill
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Myths about umbrellas are still being peddled, by their critics and impersonators.

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15th May, 2022 | Umbrella Companies

Author
Julia Kermode