Working from home: how to approach your end-client
Many end-clients require contractors to be at least partially on-site, but negotiating some time to work from home (WFH) is entirely feasible. Whether you provide services through an agency or directly to the end-client, it’s important to approach working from home with care.
How to close down your Limited Company: A 5-minute guide to your options
There are many reasons why you may eventually want to close down your limited company. Our short guide looks at a few different ways a limited company can be closed down depending on its financial circumstances at the time.
The Digital Services Tax: What is it and who is affected?
In April 2020, the government will introduce a new 2% tax on the revenues of online marketplaces, search engines and social media platforms which derive value from UK users.
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How to Spot a Tax Avoidance Scheme
A tax avoidance scheme is a system that is set up to increase take home pay by avoiding tax, whether that be via offshore loan schemes, trusts, or job boards. HMRC is cracking down on these schemes more than ever and targeting contractors for unpaid tax.
Members Voluntary Liquidation: A financially beneficial tax planning option when closing down a Limited Company
When it comes to closing down your limited company you may be concerned about how to close it down in the most tax-efficient way. A Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is a tax-efficient way of closing down a limited company.
The importance of protecting your business against cyber crime
Businesses of all types, sizes and in all locations are at real risk of a cyber attack at any time. This could be due to security protection and strategies not evolving fast enough to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.
The best cities in the UK for contractors and freelancers to live and work
Are you considering a career change, looking to relocate for work opportunities or are simply after a change of scenery? We have created a list of the best UK cities to make your home as a contractor or freelancer.
Can I get a mortgage if I’m self-employed?
The amount you can borrow and the way it’s calculated depends on the lender, your legal status (sole trader, limited company director or partnership) and your previous years’ accounts. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about getting a mortgage as a self-employed worker.
Have you received an automated letter from HMRC? Here’s what to do
Automated letters can cause stress for contractors when the information given in the letter is incorrect or alluding to a tax payment that is not due. Here we detail what these automated letters can say and how to handle receiving one.