How to prepare for the new tax year
The UK tax year runs from 6th April to 5th April the following year, which means the new tax year…
Budget 2017 Key Announcements
It appears that Chancellor Philip Hammond has set his sights on the self-employed as he aims to…
IR35 Update for Off-Payroll Workers in the Public Sector
The clauses for Finance Bill 2017, published Monday 20th March, details the new rules for how the…
How does an umbrella company work?
Working through an umbrella company is the easiest way to operate as a contractor and once you have…
Chancellor Hammond backtracks on his plan to increase National Insurance
The Spring Budget was announced last Wednesday, 8th March. It sparked plenty of backlash around…
In the News – Freelancers Contributed £119bn to the UK Economy in 2016
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has published its study…
Have a weekend away – you owe it to yourself as a contractor!
Flexible working is certainly one of the most popular reasons people decide to take up contracting…
Marriage Allowance: Could You Be Eligible For A Tax Break?
Did you know that if you’re married or in a civil partnership, you could be entitled to a tax break…
Rising demand for cyber security – an opportunity for IT contractors
It’s a well-known fact that as technology progresses, there is an increasing need for cyber…
Time management tools and techniques for contractors
As a contractor or freelancer with your own limited company, time is money. Even though you work…