Closed my limited company to work on Plan B. I might have to start contracting again

[bluedrop]

Potentially yes, the assumption is that being employed by an umbrella (or anyone) does not count as continuing in the same business or trade but this is only based on HMRC guidance and their (current) interpretation of the legislation.

Can I ask another question please, Would it be a problem if I take up a contract with my last client? My husband has a limited company and I am a shareholder there (not a director) . Can I work through my husband's company (as an employee/director) or is umbrella a better option?

This is hopefully just going to be 1-2 contracts until plan B properly picks up.

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

Can I ask another question please, Would it be a problem if I take up a contract with my last client? My husband has a limited company and I am a shareholder there (not a director) . Can I work through my husband's company (as an employee/director) or is umbrella a better option?

This is hopefully just going to be 1-2 contracts until plan B properly picks up.

I can’t think of any reason why you couldn’t do the contract through the existing company, especially as you’re already a shareholder. Obviously you would have to distribute the profits from the contract according to your current shareholding, or the company could pay you a fee for the work. Talk to your accountant to find out the most tax efficient option.