In the United Kingdom, new laws that have come into force from October 2012 last year require employers to enrol their employees automatically into a pension scheme. Additionally, it is also mandatory that the employers pay minimum pension contributions to the employee’s pension fund. The minimum contribution to be made by the employers starts initially at 1% and subsequently increases ... Read More »
In the New Year, the government seems to be giving top priority to tackle tax avoidance and evasion issues with global companies not paying UK corporation tax, celebrities having personal tax arrangements and actual owners of high-end properties that are held through overseas companies brought to light by the media. Most people agree that it is important to pay taxes ... Read More »
This article aims to help an individual understand how umbrella companies function and how to choose an umbrella company that is most suitable for his/her specific needs. Umbrella companies are preferred by many contractors who are new to the profession to avoid the hassles of invoice submissions for tax purposes and insurance contributions. Though umbrella companies help to share the ... Read More »
In the context of tax implications, it is very important to consider as to which business structure will give the best returns: sole trader, partnership between two individuals, limited company or a limited liability partnership. The answer to the question, “should I form a limited company’, is a difficult one as every situation is different and is controlled by ... Read More »
Short-lived Contractors thought that umbrella companies would be short-lived. It was conjectured that the IR35 may be abolished or the PCG might become successful, paving the way for contractors to get back into forming limited companies. The speculation was that the government would ban umbrella companies. Managed service companies had already been forced to close down with the fancy now ... Read More »
The last two or three years has seen an increase in the number of contractors who have come out of umbrella companies to set up their own limited companies. If a contractor is seriously thinking of setting up a limited company, it is good to try and understand the advantages and disadvantages of starting a limited company and the responsibilities ... Read More »
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