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Being prepared for tough times is key for any entrepreneur. This is particularly true if you are setting up a business in a foreign country. C...
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If you’re a contractor in the UK (or thinking about becoming one), one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to trade as a sole trad...
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In the last few years, HMRC have increased the enforcement of IR35 provisions to ensure that only those with a status of “self-employed” (as p...
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Next Wednesday, Chancellor George Osborne will deliver the first fully conservative Budget in 18 years. It is expected that he will focus on m...
View articleA guide to issuing shares in your limited company
When you decide to start you own business, you can choose to work as a contractor or set up a private limited company. If you decide on a limi...
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With Freelancers’ Day fast approaching, we thought it would be the ideal time to offer tips and advice for those IT workers considering moving...
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If you work as an independent contractor or run your own limited company, you’re no doubt aware of how difficult it is to do the work that’s r...
View articleDormant companies can attract £1,000 late filing penaltie...
Many people are under the impression that dormant companies can be forgotten about, that they need not file a Corporate Tax Return and that th...
View articleHow to claim tax back in the UK
If you’re yet to claim back your overpaid tax, you could be due a substantial amount of money. There are two ways to claim a tax refund: you c...
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