19th June 2025

IR35 Explained for Freelancers & Contractors

If you’re a freelancer, contractor, or a small business owner operating through a limited company, you’ve probably heard the term “IR35” floating around — and with good reason. This piece of UK tax legislation can significantly impact your income, take-home pay, and the way you structure your contracts and working relationships.
19th May 2025

The Importance of Determining Your IR35 Status

Understanding your IR35 status is crucial if you’re working as a contractor or freelancer through a limited company in the UK. With HMRC tightening compliance and penalties, it’s more important than ever to ensure you determine your IR35 status correctly from the very beginning.
10th May 2025

Why use a Specialist Contractor Accountant?

As a contractor or freelancer, choosing an accountant for your company is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. With so many firms […]
5th May 2025

What is a P11D form?

The P11D is a form to be completed by employers detailing the cash equivalents of any benefits and expenses provided during the tax year. These include the use […]
1st May 2025

Tax Free Childcare: A Guide for Contractors, Freelancers and Small Business Owners

Juggling the demands of running your own business while raising children presents unique financial challenges. Many self-employed professionals assume that government childcare is only available to traditional employees, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
28th April 2025

Self-assessment tax return deadline penalties – what you need to know

If you are required to submit a tax return, it’s important to plan for this and give yourself enough time to complete the return before the […]
20th April 2025

The Christmas party

With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, it means we’re also closing in on the party season. Workplaces up and down the country will be […]
14th April 2025
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Why choose a contract position over a permanent role?

Contracting has become very popular among the UK professionals as they strive for more flexibility and short-term contract opportunities. A contracting role allows people to maintain […]
6th April 2025

IR35 : What do you need to know?

If you are operating as a contractor or freelancer, the term “IR35” may be one which you have heard banded around without realising its significance and […]