Contractors
Contractors can be self-employed sole traders or work for themselves through their own limited company. Get in touch for accounting help and support with common contracting questions, or find answers in our articles about CIS compliance, using subcontractors, and what working as a contractor means for VAT, invoicing, and claiming expenses.
What’s the Best Business Structure for a Contractor?
5 March 2026
Independent contractors, consultants, or freelancers are self-employed individuals who work for businesses, usually on a short-term basis. Hiring a contractor enables...
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Umbrella Companies for Self-Employed Contractors
19 February 2026
Setting out to become a self-employed contractor will often mean you need to decide what sort of business structure you want...
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How Do I Become a Contractor?
18 January 2026
Starting out as a contractor can be a daunting but rewarding step. If you’re considering joining the world of contracting, or...
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The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Contractors
17 January 2026
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) rules set out how tax is managed by contractors and subcontractors working in the UK construction...
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An Overview of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
9 December 2025
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is an area of the tax rules which impacts the way that contractors and subcontractors who...
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How to Work Out CIS Tax
4 December 2025
Contractors who operate in the construction industry might have several areas of tax they need to think about. You’ll have your...
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What is a CIS Statement?
10 November 2025
Back in the day (when tax returns were done through the post!), HMRC decided to clamp down on the construction industry....
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Your Guide to the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge
25 October 2025
The UK VAT domestic reverse charge was introduced to combat VAT fraud in the building and construction sector. In this article...
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What is my Employment Status?
1 October 2025
Your employment status looks at the way your relationship with an employer or client is classified legally. You'll usually belong to...
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What is IR35 and Does it Affect Me?
29 September 2025
IR35 tax rules were introduced to reduce the risk of tax avoidance caused by someone working through their own company, when...
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16 September 2025
IR35 and off-payroll working rules can be confusing, but it’s important that contractors and their clients understand the processes and rules...
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Self Assessment for Contractors
30 August 2025
Working as self-employed contractor means you’ll need to submit tax returns to tell HMRC about the money you earn, so they...
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