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What Is IR35?

Understanding the off-payroll legislation

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Contractors taxed as employees via PAYE

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The Cost of IR35

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IR35 Assessments

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IR35 Rules

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Expenses

Rules for allowable claims under IR35

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How IR35 impacts sole traders

What Is An Umbrella Company?

Intermediaries for employment services

Choosing an Umbrella Company

Key factors in evaluating reliability and cost

Tax and Pay

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Tax Avoidance

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Expenses

Reimbursement policies and HMRC guidance

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Maternity Pay

Eligibility and process for Statutory Maternity

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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

Insurance

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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

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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

Working Multiple Contracts

Managing the complexities of multiple roles

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

What is the £100k Abatement?

Personal allowance reduction over £100k
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Our inside IR35 calculator looks at the financial implications of being caught by the IR35 tax legislation.

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Our Outside IR35 calculator looks at the financial implications of operating as a genuine business, outside of the IR35 rules.

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Umbrella Companies

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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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Senior Freelance 2D Animator (Moho)

Posted 3 days ago by Linkedin

The role of Senior Freelance 2D Animator at Bored Panda involves creating high-quality 2D animations for the Fire Spike...

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Senior Freelance 2D Animator (Moho)

Senior Freelance 2D Animator (Moho) Posted 3 days ago by Linkedin

The role of Senior Freelance 2D Animator at Bored Panda involves creating high-quality 2D animations for the Fire Spike...

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Freelance Midweight 2d/3d Designer

Posted 1 week ago by Linkedin

Studio Southsea Interior Services is seeking a Freelance Mid-Weight 2D/3D Designer proficient in SketchUp Pro, AutoCAD,...

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United Kingdom

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Freelance Midweight 2d/3d Designer Posted 1 week ago by Linkedin

Studio Southsea Interior Services is seeking a Freelance Mid-Weight 2D/3D Designer proficient in SketchUp Pro, AutoCAD,...

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Game Developer – iGaming Roulette (2D/3D)

Posted 2 weeks ago by Linkedin

This role seeks a skilled Game Developer or small team to create a custom iGaming roulette game in both 2D and 3D format...

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United Kingdom

Game Developer – iGaming Roulette (2D/3D)

Game Developer – iGaming Roulette (2D/3D) Posted 2 weeks ago by Linkedin

This role seeks a skilled Game Developer or small team to create a custom iGaming roulette game in both 2D and 3D format...

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