Answers to ‘How often can a limited company contractor pay dividends?’ plus IR35, and ‘disguised salary’ considerations.

A seemingly out-of-the-blue government pledge to “support the self-employed” is something we think all UK contractors can get behind, even if it’s been sounded mainly about Britain’s creative ...

Contractor’s Question: Is it more tax-efficient to put private health insurance through your limited company than to pay for it personally? Expert’s Answer: Many employees receive employment-based ...

ContractorUK has provided you with an IR35 tax calculator in order for you to calculate how IR35 can affect your income. IR35 affects contractors who do not meet the Inland Revenue's definition of ...

There's a lot to consider when making the leap into contracting. How do you find contract jobs? How much can you earn? What’s IR35? Do you use an umbrella company or start your own limited company?

ContractorUK’s IT Contract Jobs Search brings you thousands of contracts from the biggest IT job sites. Are you looking for a new contract job? Use the job search below to find a new contract. There ...

When you choose an umbrella company, your take home pay is a primary concern.You need to make sure you get the best deal, but it can be difficult to compare the costs and fees of an umbrella company ...

Keeping ‘business’ separate from ‘personal’ is among the main points of the darts pro who’s been disqualified.

IR35 might have temporarily disappeared from the headlines since the Personal Service Companies Committee unveiled its final report, but the myths around the legislation show no sign of abating, ...

Guide to Hiring a Contractor. Hiring a contractor instead of employing a permanent staff member can be beneficial for a number of reasons. Contractors are often required to provide expert skills the ...

Contractor Insurance. As a contractor, protecting your business with the right insurance is essential. While we don’t offer insurance policies directly, we highlight the types of coverage that ...