Day passes without 'shockers,' despite a new legal definition of ‘umbrella company,’ and the novel concept of the ‘purported umbrella’.

The taxman just turned down an opportunity to ‘help the contractor supply chain,’ on the grounds of risk, length and uncertainty ...

FCSA says it’s legally reviewing a range of tax proposals, because it has found them wanting on fairness, proportionality, clarity and viability.

Official or not, a delay to an arduous filing change for micro and small company directors is a U-turn we can all get behind.

Rachel Reeves today hit both umbrella and limited company contractors at Autumn Budget 2024, as part of a £40billion tax raid. In her budget speech, the chancellor said the government would move ...

Contracting through a limited company is generally the most tax efficient way of operating. You pay yourself a salary (which is usually at the basic rate tax band) and the remainder of your income is ...

Umbrella companies offer a convenient way to trade for many contractors. Leaving the day-to-day administration and paperwork to the umbrella company means contractors can concentrate on the contract ...

ContractorUK has provided you with an IR35 tax calculator in order for you to calculate how IR35 can affect your income. IR35 affects contractors who do not meet the Inland Revenue's definition of ...

Amid some confusion surrounding the the VAT rise and its potential impact on the Flat Rate Scheme, CUK asked John Crawford, founder and managing director of The VAT Consultancy, to navigate through ...

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What steps contractors can take before their agency joins the hundreds going bust -- including ‘Top 10 hacks to survive staffing firms shutting down.’ ...