How to get started as a contractor – Infographic
If you’d like to know what happens once you’ve joined Intouch as a Limited Company contractor, then take a look at our infographic to see how easy the steps are…
Venturing into contracting? Here’s what you need to know about IR35
If you’re considering a career in contracting there’s plenty to get your head around. From getting in touch with potential new clients and figuring out how you’d like to work to choosing how you’ll trade and what your company name will be. At Intouch, your dedicated Contractor Accountant is on hand to offer help with […]
How to stay IR35 safe
With imminent changes to IR35 on the horizon, Limited Company contractors should be aware of what those changes are, how to prepare, and just as importantly – how to stay IR35 safe. In this blog, Intouch’s Operations Manager Neil Kellaway lets you know what you can be doing to help you stay IR35 safe, […]
Are you getting the right level of IR35 support you need from your Contractor Accountant?
Many contractors know that April 2021 is the ultimate deadline for the impending IR35 private sector changes, but has your current contractor accountant informed you of what these changes are, and how you’ll be affected? And more importantly, what they are doing to ensure you’ll be supported fully during this period of transition? In this […]
Expert IR35 Guidance
Expert IR35 Guidance – Your guide to IR35 beyond April 2021 IR35 affects everyone and is a term that every Limited Company contractor and their contracting accountant need to be familiar with. With big changes now in effect, what does this legislation mean for Limited Company contractors? In this guide, we look at what IR35 […]
How to get your Limited Company name just right
So you’ve decided to form your own Limited Company, congratulations! While it’s a fantastically exciting time for new employment adventures, there are a few things you’ll need to get in order before you can trade through your Limited Company, and one of them is your company name. How do you go about doing it, what’s […]
Venturing Into Contracting
Starting up as a contractor is an exciting time but can feel daunting. Where do you start, what’s involved and how do you even know if contracting is for you? In this guide, we explain what to expect, what you need to consider before starting, the pros and cons of starting out with an umbrella […]
Start contracting with confidence this spring
Contracting and freelancing in the past couple of years has never been more popular. With the promise of professional independence, a higher take home pay than permanent employment and no glass ceiling, there are very few reasons not to take the leap. Demand for skills The ongoing dramas surrounding Brexit and other Government promises to […]
Flat Rate Scheme
When first starting out in contracting there are a number of things to consider, one of which is how you account for VAT and whether to use the Flat Rate VAT Scheme (FRS). But what actually is FRS, what are your options and how does it ultimately affect your take home pay? The following guide […]
Working From Home
If you’ve chosen to be a contractor or freelancer, the chances are that one of the reasons for doing so is for a better work/life balance. So it stands to reason that you may also want to use your new found freedom to work from home either part or all of the time. You’ll be […]