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How is IR35 Status Determined?

Within less than a month we have seen the party responsible for determining IR35 move from end client to contractor and back to end client.

Limited Company Contractors FAQ - October 2022

When do I need to repay my directors loan in order to avoid an additional tax charge?If your company has lent you money during its financial year,

Our COO’s thoughts on the IR35 repeal that was and then wasn’t

What a whirlwind of a few weeks this has been! One innocuous statement in the House of Commons and seven short lines of text in the published Growth

The Reversal of IR35 Reform - FAQ

On Friday 23rd September 2022, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng announced that the 2017 and 2021 changes to Off Payroll Working (IR35)

The Bank of England base rate rises to 2.25%: CMME

The announcement following the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting means interest rates on debt and savings will increase – for the

How Does the Mini Budget 2022 Affect You?

Kwasi Kwarteng, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his “mini-budget” on Friday 23rd September 2022 against the back drop of the spiralling cost

Director’s Loans: Pitfalls Contractors Should Avoid

With the cost of living increasing, it may be tempting to take more money out of your company, and it’s important to understand the implications. 

Selling a Second Property and the 60-Day Time Limit to Report

If you sell a property in the UK you might need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any profits you make. This will not apply to profits made selling

Limited Company Contractors FAQ - September 2022

Here are the most frequently asked questions we've received from Limited company contractors in September 2022, with answers from the experts at

What is a Managed Service Company (MSC) and why does it matter?

As a Limited company director, you might have seen people talking about the MSC legislation, particularly in the context of your accountant taking

Reducing Your Limited Company Admin with Open Banking Feeds in FreeAgent

Contractors are busy people, so anything you can do to reduce the amount of admin you do is a good thing. If the same action can also make

What You Need to Know About Your First Company Year End

If you’ve been running your limited company for less than a year, your first company year end can appear to be complex and daunting, but it doesn’t

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How to tutorial - Dividend and salary allocation

As a director and shareholder of your Limited company, you have the option to pay yourself using a combination of salary and dividends. The best way

Pension Auto-Enrolment: A Guide for Employers

Even if you’re a small employer with one or two employees, you still need to comply with the pension autoenrollment rules. The rules can be

How a Small Business Can Grow Their Instagram Audience

Social media platforms can be an effective way for a small business to connect with their target audience, build brand awareness, and drive

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