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What contractors need to know about investing through their contractor ltd company

Contractors can build up large sums in their limited company, but James Abbott of Baker Watkin warns that investing this cash can mean higher taxes.

Today. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 | Limited Companies

Contractor guide to new model articles of association

As part of the changes introduced by the Companies Act 2006, limited company contractors should consider updating their articles of association.

Yesterday. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 | Limited Companies

IT contractor demand soars by 26% but there are still more contractors than contracts

‘Green shoots’ are showing in the UK’s ICT labour market, as spending rises and IT contractors see demand soar by 26%, according to e-skills.

This week. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 | Market Stats

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week shows a more promising contractor landscape as several economic surveys strongly indicate the UK is surging out of recession.

Last week. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 | Other

Time for re-armament as the clash of online accountants and their critics begins

Has contractor accountancy changed all that much since spreadsheets came into common usage? Online accountancy will drive real change for the better.

Last week. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 | Dave's Blog

Contractors and the rise of the online contractor accountant

Last week: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 | Limited Companies

Contracting and security clearance: a guide for contractors

Last week: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 | First timers

ContractorCalculator Market Report March 2010

Last week: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 | Market Stats

Contractor Doctor: Can I still qualify for benefits after a short-term contract?

Last week: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

Two weeks ago: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 | Other

Contractor Doctor: Can I legally challenge early termination by my client?

Two weeks ago: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

IT contractor demand soars by 26% but there are still more contractors than contracts

‘Green shoots’ are showing in the UK’s ICT labour market, as spending rises and IT contractors see demand soar by 26%, according to e-skills.

This week. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 | Market Stats

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week shows a more promising contractor landscape as several economic surveys strongly indicate the UK is surging out of recession.

Last week. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 | Other

ContractorCalculator Market Report March 2010

Contractors once again face uncertainty as the positive messages from some key contracting sectors are contradicted by market reports from another.

Last week. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 | Market Stats

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week includes the promise of future contracts in space (the sector!), mixed messages for IT contractors; and a back-tax threat to expats.

Two weeks ago. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 | Other

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week highlights employers’ plans to use more contractors; a warning over retrospective tax; and improving prospects across several sectors.

Three Weeks ago. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 | Other

Contractors to become UK’s competitive advantage, insists PCG’s ‘Brain Gain’ campaign

Three Weeks ago: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 | Other

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

Last month: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 | Other

‘Pro Contractor’ status proposed by Professional Passport could remove IR35 threat

Last month: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 | IR35

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

Last month: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 | Other

Contractor ‘employment’ status clarified as Tilson ruling is overturned on appeal

Last month: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 | IR35

Contractor umbrella company and agency ratings to view on umbrelladetective.com

Last month: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 | Other

Contractor Doctor: Can I still qualify for benefits after a short-term contract?

James Doyle from Tarpon advises how unemployed contractors can take advantage of short term contracts whilst minimising the interruption of benefits.

Last week. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can I legally challenge early termination by my client?

When contractors are terminated early, close examination of contracts can sometimes confirm there is no legal solution, warns Roger Sinclair of Egos.

Two weeks ago. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: I’ve bought a house to be near my clients: what costs can I claim?

Contractors who buy a second home to be closer to clients can claim a range of costs as expenses, explains David Colom of DJ Colom & Co.

Two weeks ago. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor doctor: how can I deal with staff who keep asking me for expert advice?

Sometimes clients expect you to train their staff as part of your contract. If you had never agreed to this then you don't have to - but you could turn it into an opportunity.

Last January. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: My client was taken over – can the agency change my contract?

Mergers and acquisitions resulting in clients changing ownership are commonplace, potentially meaning early terminations or renegotiations.

Last November. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: How do I work out my NICs when I leave my job to be a contractor?

Last October: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: How can I convince my agent to cut their margin and pay me more?

Last October: Wed, 07 Oct 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can I renegotiate a poor rate mid-way through the contract?

Last October: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can my agency refuse to pay an approved and signed timesheet?

Last September: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can clients cancel confirmed shifts without notice & compensation?

Last September: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can I claim Statutory Maternity Pay from a contractor ltd company?

Last September: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

What contractors need to know about investing through their contractor ltd company

Contractors can build up large sums in their limited company, but James Abbott of Baker Watkin warns that investing this cash can mean higher taxes.

Today. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 | Limited Companies

Contractor guide to new model articles of association

As part of the changes introduced by the Companies Act 2006, limited company contractors should consider updating their articles of association.

Yesterday. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 | Limited Companies

Contractors and the rise of the online contractor accountant

Online contractor accountants are driving a paradigm shift in the way that contractors can record and manage their bookkeeping, accounts and tax.

Last week. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 | Limited Companies

Contracting and security clearance: a guide for contractors

Parity Resources’ Managing Director Alan Rommel explains why some contractors need security clearance to work on certain public sector projects.

Last week. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 | First timers

Contractor Doctor: Can I still qualify for benefits after a short-term contract?

James Doyle from Tarpon advises how unemployed contractors can take advantage of short term contracts whilst minimising the interruption of benefits.

Last week. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can I legally challenge early termination by my client?

Two weeks ago: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: I’ve bought a house to be near my clients: what costs can I claim?

Two weeks ago: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractors can check their PAYE umbrella company is financially sound – here’s how

Two weeks ago: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 | Contractor umbrellas companies

Closing a contractor limited company tax efficiently using ESC C16

Three Weeks ago: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 | Limited Companies

Counting the true cost of a contractor accountant

Last month: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 | Limited Companies

Contractor accountants: count the true cost with the ContractorCalculator checklist

Last month: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 | Limited Companies