Setting up a limited company in the UK: a guide for non-UK residents
If you are a non-UK resident or expat and want to spend some time living and working in the UK, contract work could be the way to achieve your goals.
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.
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.
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.
Why is it important to keep good business records?
Keeping accurate business records means you (or your accountant) have the correct information in regards to income, business expenses and more. Keeping good business records will mean you are able to file your tax returns correctly and pay the right amount of tax.
Are you ready for the 2019/20 tax year?
The new tax year for 2019/20 begins on Saturday, 6th April 2019. There are some key changes you need to be aware of that could affect you as a limited company contractor – including a couple of changes that come into effect on the 1st of April.
Contractors, want to be retired by 65? Start pension saving now
Contractors and freelancers working through a limited company can benefit greatly from taking initiative with their pensions. However, a recent report warns that freelancers are not saving enough for their retirement.
Are you one of 700,000 who missed the self-assessment deadline?
Over 93% of those required to file a 2017/18 self-assessment to HMRC did so by 11:59 pm on 31st January. However over 700,000 taxpayers missed the deadline. Here are the latest statistics on self-assessments and what to do if you missed the deadline.
These strange excuses won’t get you out of filing your self-assessment tax return
HMRC has published a list of the strangest excuses for taxpayers not submitting their self-assessment tax returns on time. Remember, the deadline for filing is midnight on 31st January 2019.