From 6th April 2026, the joint and several liability (JSL) rules for umbrella company supply chains take effect.
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Read the 10-Step Guide →BADR (Business Asset Disposal Relief) for company directors
If you are closing down your limited company - due to retirement, a career change, or the impact of the Off-Payroll (IR35) rules - you may be able to reduce the tax you pay on the funds you extract. This is where Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) … [more]
National Insurance guide for contractors – updated for 2026/27
Employers, employees, and the self-employed pay National Insurance Contributions. What NI rates do contractors pay in 2026/27? … [more]
Why contractors still need professional IR35 contract reviews
A professional review can help establish whether a contract falls inside the scope of the IR35 rules, and also support a contractor to challenge a client's status decision under the off-payroll rules. … [more]
What taxes do IT contractors pay? Updated for 2026/27
There are two main ways to maximise your take-home pay as a contractor: negotiate a strong contract rate in the first place and structure your income efficiently … [more]
Companies House WebFiling flaw potentially exposed director data
Companies House has confirmed a significant security flaw in its WebFiling system that potentially exposed sensitive company data and, in certain cases, allowed unauthorised users to make changes to a company's records. … [more]
Off-Payroll (IR35): What is a Status Determination Statement (SDS)?
Since April 2021, most clients have been responsible for determining a contractor’s IR35 status under the off-payroll working rules. The decision must be recorded in a Status Determination Statement (SDS), along with the reasons behind it. … [more]
What is the difference between ‘interim’ and ‘final’ dividends?
As a limited company owner, you may have encountered the terms ‘interim’ and ‘final’ dividends. But what do these actually mean in practice? … [more]
Marketing expenses for contractors: what can your company claim?
If you are a professional contractor, you may need to invest in marketing to win new work - but can these costs be offset against your company's tax bill? … [more]
Corporation Tax for contractors: how limited companies are taxed
Your limited company pays Corporation Tax (CT) on any profits it makes during its financial year. CT is applied to the profits of all UK companies, regardless of size. … [more]
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