8 articles tagged with Contractors.
CIS requires contractors to deduct 20% (or 30%) from subcontractor payments. Here is the full guide to registration, returns and reclaiming overpayments in 2026/27.
Umbrella companies deduct PAYE, NI, and a margin fee before paying contractors. But some umbrella schemes make deductions that are unlawful. Here is what is legitimate, what is not, and how HMRC is cracking down in 2026.
Everything UK contractors need to know about umbrella companies in 2026/27 -- how pay is calculated, employment rights, IR35 implications and how to spot fraud.
Inside vs outside IR35 in 2026/27 -- how each status is taxed, what it costs your take-home pay and how to estimate the gap as a UK contractor.
Umbrella or your own limited company in 2026/27? Compare take-home pay, IR35, dividend tax and admin so UK contractors can choose the right setup.
A practical guide to IR35 status determination in 2026, covering the three key tests, the CEST tool's limitations, and what happens if you get it wrong.
Setting up a limited company in the UK costs £50 at Companies House and takes under 30 minutes online. But there are tax, accounting and compliance obligations you need to know before you start. Here's the complete 2026 guide.
Understand IR35's three key tests, use HMRC's CEST tool correctly, and see exactly what inside vs outside IR35 means for your take-home pay.
