lady
  Staff Writer   ● Jun 17, 2016

What you should include in a shareholder agreement

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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lady
  Staff Writer   ● Feb 20, 2016

Limited company vs. umbrella company: Which is right for ...

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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lady
  Staff Writer   ● Aug 28, 2015

How contractors can avoid IR35

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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Scott Brown: Director - SME Accounting
  Scott Brown   ● Jul 3, 2015

Summer Budget predictions: Major tax and pension reform u...

Next Wednesday, Chancellor George Osborne will deliver the first fully conservative Budget in 18 years. It is expected that he will focus on m...

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Scott Brown: Director - SME Accounting
  Scott Brown   ● Feb 24, 2015

A 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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lady
  Staff Writer   ● Nov 6, 2014

9 tips for first-time IT contractors

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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lady
  Staff Writer   ● Jun 25, 2014

6 common accounting mistakes contractors make

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...

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Leanne Shrosbree
  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Jun 23, 2014

Dormant 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...

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lady
  Staff Writer   ● May 6, 2014

How 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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