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What are the advantages and disadvantages of contracting via a Personal Service Company (PSC)?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of contracting via a Personal Service Company (PSC)?

Because of the numerous financial and professional advantages, operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) is a popular option for contractors and freelancers based in the UK who are considered to be outside of IR35. The advantages and disadvantages of contracting via a PSC are examined in our most recent …

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Contracting in the UK – when should you consider becoming a contractor?

Contracting in the UK: When should you consider becoming a contractor?

We have put together this brief article to give you all the information you need to decide whether or not to transition into contracting if you are thinking about doing so. Why should you consider contracting? There are several benefits to taking on a contract role, including: You have considerably …

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Boris’s plan to increase National Insurance and dividend tax will “squeeze the battered self-employed community”

Boris’s plan to increase National Insurance and dividend tax will “squeeze the battered self-employed community”

To help the UK’s economy recover from the devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the government has announced a 1.25% increase in National Insurance (April 2022), as well as a new Health and Social Care Levy (April 2023). A rise in National Insurance was perhaps unavoidable. However, the self-employed are …

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How does IR35 apply when working through an umbrella company?

How does IR35 apply when working through an umbrella company?

If you’re a contractor, freelancer or temporary worker, you should be up to speed with IR35 and how it works. However, regardless of your IR35 status, you may not be familiar with umbrella companies and how IR35 will apply should you use one at some point in the future. This …

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Using an umbrella company when inside IR35

Using an umbrella company when inside IR35

If you find yourself inside IR35, you may decide that the best option for your payroll is an umbrella company – and you’d probably be right. However, you must understand how umbrella companies work, and how IR35 legislation is changing the way contractors are being paid. Keep reading and discover …

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The Umbrella Company Checklist For Contractors Inside IR35

The Umbrella Company Checklist For Contractors Inside IR35

If you take on an assignment inside IR35, you may decide that you’re better off using an umbrella company for your payroll. After all, if you’re a limited company contractor– you won’t be able to pay yourself with a combination of dividends and salary because the fee-payer will make deductions …

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Are You Familiar With Status Determination Statements (SDS)?

Are you familiar with Status Determination Statements (SDS)?

If you’re contracting with a personal service company (PSC) in the private sector, you should be familiar with Status Determination Statements (SDS). However, if you’re not, we’ll provide a quick snapshot for you. After all, we’re not just here to advise contractors looking at umbrella companies! We want to assist …

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Useful tips for limited company contractors who may need to use an umbrella company in 2021

Changes to off-payroll in the private sector are set to roll out in April 2021. They may be a year late, but they’re coming! It’s expected that several limited company contractors may find themselves inside IR35 at some point in the future, and as a result, umbrella companies may see …

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What do changes to off-payroll in the private sector mean for limited company contractors

What do changes to off-payroll (IR35) in the private sector mean for limited company contractors?

Changes to off-payroll in the private sector were scheduled to roll out in April 2020. However, after one of the most stressful and unpredictable years of all time, the amendments were put on hold for 12 months (Coronavirus pandemic). Despite a few rumours that the legislation changes will be postponed …

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