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Contractor News: UK’s first self-employed ambassador announced & Maternity pay for self-employed mothers

Following the celebration of National Freelancer Day on Wednesday 19th November earlier this month,…


5 Tips on Working Effectively from Home as a Contractor

Some would say working from home is a luxury however others may find it hard to concentrate and…


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In the Know: The Flat Rate Scheme Explained

The Flat Rate Scheme is a VAT option a business or company can opt into to determine the way in…


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Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Recent legislation regarding auto-enrolment into workplace pensions for employees has been brought…


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The Childcare Voucher Scheme and Tax-Free Childcare for limited company contractors

As a Director of a limited company you are able to claim a percentage of the costs of childcare as…


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Social Media: The Modern Marketing Tool for Contractors

In a recent Social Media Survey sent to our clients, over 60% of the Contractors asked currently…


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In the Know: High Income Child Benefit Charge

As of January 2013 the Government changed the rules regarding high earners and the possible charge…


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Insurance for Contractors: Do you have your back covered?

For some Contractors business insurance is a requirement from their Agency or a contract condition…


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On the Road: Claiming Mileage through your Limited Company

One of the most popular and utilised expenses that Contractors running Limited Companies claim for…


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Payments on Account: Do you need to make them?

Payments on Account crop up and are calculated within one’s Self Assessment (otherwise known as a…