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    First Time Contractors

  • What Is IR35?

    Understanding the off-payroll legislation

  • InsideIR35

    Contractors taxed as employees via PAYE

  • Outside IR35

    Contractors operating via a limited company

  • The Cost of IR35

    Financial implications for contractors

  • IR35 Assessments

    Determining employment status

  • IR35 Rules

    The 'disguised employment' legislation

  • IR35 Compliance

    Strategies for avoiding penalties

  • Expenses

    Rules for allowable claims under IR35 

  • Foreign Companies

    UK contractors with overseas clients

  • Overseas Contractors

    How IR35 applies to non-UK based workers

  • Limited Companies

    Using personal service companies

  • Sole Traders

    IR35 for the non-incorporated

  • What Is An Umbrella Company?

    Intermediaries for employment services

  • Choosing an Umbrella Company

    Key factors in evaluating reliability and cost

  • Tax and Pay

    Risks of non-compliant umbrella companies

  • Tax Avoidance

    Deductions and take-home pay

  • Fees (Margin)

    Costs deducted by umbrella companies

  • National Insurance

    Employer and employee deductions

  • Holiday Pay

    Accrued entitlement or advanced payment

  • Expenses

    Reimbursement policies and HMRC guidance

  • Pensions

    Automatic enrollment or self-invested

  • Maternity Pay

    Eligibility and process for Statutory Maternity

  • Sick Pay

    Statutory Sick Pay while working inside IR35

  • What Is A Limited Company?

    Distinct entities offering liability protection

  • Limited Company vs Sole Trader

    Structure, responsibilities and benefits

  • Incorporation

    Steps to register your limited company

  • Taxes

    Learning tax liabilities for limited enterprises

  • Filing Responsibilities

    Annual filings and tax returns

  • Bookkeeping

    Maintaining accurate financial records

  • Insurance

    Cover required by limited company owners

  • Expenses

    Allowable costs that reduce taxable profit

  • Buying a Car or Van

    Implications for company-owned vehicles

  • Capital Allowances

    Tax relief on equipment and asset purchases

  • Benefits In Kind

    Perks provided to directors and employees

  • Pensions

    Contributions through your limited company

  • Employing A Spouse

    Considerations for hiring family members

  • Managing Excess Money

    Investment strategies for surplus funds

  • Dormant Companies

    Responsibilities for dormant companies

  • Closing Your Company

    Dissolution or voluntary strike-off

  • Withdrawing Money

    Efficient split of salary and dividends

  • Business Asset Disposal Relief

    Tax benefits on selling company shares

  • How To Become A Contractor

    Steps to transition into contracting

  • Inside IR35 Checklist

    Key considerations for operating inside IR35

  • Outside IR35 Checklist

    Ensuring independent contractor status

  • Self-Assessment Tax Returns

    Filing tax returns to remain HMRC compliant

  • Mortgages

    Securing a home loan as a contractor

  • Pensions

    Planning for retirement as a contractor

  • Working Multiple Contracts

    Managing the complexities of multiple roles

  • What is the £100k Abatement?

    Personal allowance reduction over £100k

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