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Becoming a contractor

Taking that first step and deciding to become a contractor is an exciting time and there are lots of new changes on the horizon. You’re in charge of finding work and managing your own finances, so there’s plenty of challenges ahead to keep you busy.

Being a new contractor can be a busy time, but help is at hand. To help make the transition easy and seamless, we’ve put together some information with everything you need to know in the early days.

Whether you’re wondering what the benefits of becoming a contractor are or you’re looking for something a little more hands-on like how to form your own company, we’ve got you covered.

What Is a Sole Trader?

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How to Become a Sole Trader

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Sole Trader

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Umbrella or Limited Company? LTD vs PAYE Umbrella

When a contractor works through their own limited…

Sole Trader vs Limited Company

When you first set up your business, you must…

How to do a self-assessment tax return

Tax returns can be complex. Our guide aims to…

Choosing a Limited Company Name

If you're thinking of a name for your business,…

Contractor’s Guide to Moving from Permanent to Contracting

Moving from pernament to contracting can be a big…

How to Contract Through Your Own Limited Company

This guide to Limited Company Contracting…

Moving from Permanent to Contracting

Thinking about contracting through your own…

Accounting for Freelancers

Managing the financial side of your freelance…

How to Choose an Accountant in the UK

Choosing a contractor accountant shouldn't…

Reality of Life as a Contractor

When you work for yourself, do you need an…

Take Home Pay: Examples

How much could you take home from being a…

Life as a First Time Contractor

Just starting out on your own? We've detailed…

Contracting at RBS (The Royal Bank of Scotland)

If you're looking for a new job opportunity, find…

Contracting at HSBC

Manchester is one of the UK's biggest and most…

Contractor vs Employee

Considering contracting? Read our contractor or…

What is an Online Accountant?

A question often asked is how do expenses for…

Marketing Yourself as a Contractor

Looking for your next contracting role? We're…

Can I Do My Own Accounts? And iXBRL Format

Do you need a contractor accountant? Find out…

Contracting at AXA

Looking for your next contracting role? Discover…

Contracting through Umbrella Company

Unsure whether to become a limited company…

Contractor’s Guide to Finding a Contract

We've put together a step-by-step guide to help…

Do I Need an Accountant?

Should you do your own accounts? We've weighed up…

Online Accounting Software

What do you need to look for when it comes to…

Fixed Fee Accounting for Contractors

Choose a fixed-fee accountancy service and…

Benefits of Having an Accountant

Find a good accountant who can save you time and…

Contracting at Barclays

Whether you have experience working in financial…

Becoming a Contractor

If you're new to self-employment and wondering…

How Contracting Works

In this guide, we take a closer look into what a…

Guide to Being an IT Consultant

If you’re thinking of taking a break from…

How Much Do Contractors Make?

Discover how much you could take home when you…

The Benefits of Contracting

Thinking about going self-employed? There's lots…

Contractor Day Rate Checker

Looking for guidance about what to charge as your…

Guide to Paying Less Tax

As a contractor, taxes can be a tedious process.…

DIY Accounting

Our Contractor Attitude Survey includes views on…

Contractor Frequently Asked Questions

As a contractor, finding answers to your…

Difference Between Contractors, Freelancers and Consultants

Contractor, consultant or freelancer, do you know…

First Timer's Guide to Contracting

If you're new to contracting and you're unsure…

Sole Trader vs Limited Company | Compare Sole Trader and LTD

Deciding to set up as a sole trader or a limited…

How to Find Freelance Work

Finding your first role isn't always simple when…

Registering a Company in the UK

If you're thinking about starting your own…

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