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The Future of Contracting Debates on tax, IR35, T&S and the impending zombie apocalypse. Topics: 212 Posts: 6,876 Last Post: UK contractor offered cash + equity in a US startup	212	6,876	UK contractor offered cash + equity in a US startup by Dorkeaux 12 January 2026, 09:10
IR35 Reform To discuss the changes to PS contracts that are due later this year. Topics: 944 Posts: 19,411 Last Post: Non_UK Resident in an inside IR35 posiiton	944	19,411	Non_UK Resident in an inside IR35 posiiton by jamesbrown 18 March 2025, 09:59

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Sticky: Accountant recommendation threads inc local requests by northernladuk Started by northernladuk, 16 August 2011, 20:59	720 responses 518,132 views	Last Post by jamesbrown 25 July 2025, 14:42
Sticky: DIY Pensions for a Limited Company? by lumalist Started by lumalist, 20 February 2017, 21:54	188 responses 212,159 views	Last Post by WTFH 16 April 2024, 10:24
Sticky: Share Investment, Discussion & Tips by SimonMac Started by SimonMac, 11 July 2012, 15:18	955 responses 294,754 views	Last Post by Aiden131 18 November 2022, 01:39
Closed, Sticky: Be careful if you take Outside IR35 contracts by cojak Started by cojak, 21 February 2022, 12:03	80 responses 10,481 views	Last Post by cojak 14 October 2022, 16:57
Sticky: MSC Legislation: what is it and why are HMRC using it now to nail contractors? by cojak Started by cojak, 21 May 2022, 12:47	3 responses 1,374 views	Last Post by cojak 12 July 2022, 16:01
Sticky: What's the best Stocks and Share ISA provider for small amounts? by northernladuk Started by northernladuk, 10 February 2021, 13:20	41 responses 3,408 views	Last Post by Fred Bloggs 14 April 2021, 16:13
Sticky: Working In Europe - A Brief Guide by Sue B Started by Sue B, 1 December 2017, 13:28	4 responses 29,010 views	Last Post by Guest 25 March 2020, 07:31
Sticky: Why you need a written contract (and non-payment advice) by quackhandle Started by quackhandle, 1 June 2018, 15:04	3 responses 23,780 views	Last Post by cojak 27 August 2019, 08:39
Can I accept discounted product from client? by GeorgeGeorge Started by GeorgeGeorge, 19 February 2016, 11:20	4 responses 786 views	Last Post by northernladuk 19 February 2016, 11:36
Is there a "good" time to switch accountants, and who does CUK recommend? by blueislander Started by blueislander, 15 February 2016, 11:53	56 responses 7,763 views	Last Post by SueEllen 18 February 2016, 20:54
Handcuff - is 12 months unacceptable by law? by redhotchiliflea Started by redhotchiliflea, 18 February 2016, 09:53	14 responses 1,915 views	Last Post by northernladuk 18 February 2016, 12:50
Setting up Direct Debit from Company Accounts to pay off Credit Card in my name by PhilMUK Started by PhilMUK, 13 February 2016, 22:17	28 responses 3,467 views	Last Post by SimonMac 18 February 2016, 08:43
What Can I Include On Company Expenses, To Reduce Tax Bill? by Techforcer Started by Techforcer, 8 October 2013, 08:09	40 responses 7,583 views	Last Post by jamesbrown 18 February 2016, 01:05
Umbrella to PSC timing - now or next financial year? by DallasDad Started by DallasDad, 14 February 2016, 15:11	15 responses 1,639 views	Last Post by DallasDad 17 February 2016, 17:56
Paying myself before latest invoice has been paid by virtuesoft Started by virtuesoft, 17 February 2016, 10:26	20 responses 2,695 views	Last Post by TheFaQQer 17 February 2016, 14:36
Anyone using State Bank of India for savings? (1.5%) by PerfectStorm Started by PerfectStorm, 16 February 2016, 23:10	8 responses 1,169 views	Last Post by mudskipper 17 February 2016, 12:19
Adjusted net income and child benefit threshold by ruasonid Started by ruasonid, 16 February 2016, 19:45	2 responses 1,452 views	Last Post by ruasonid 17 February 2016, 08:02
Flat rate VAT - Telecom and IT consultancy difference by ramesh Started by ramesh, 30 September 2014, 10:44	14 responses 8,479 views	Last Post by northernladuk 15 February 2016, 15:49
Staff entertainment by ramesh Started by ramesh, 10 February 2015, 13:33	22 responses 14,952 views	Last Post by VillageContractor 15 February 2016, 14:42
Short Term Contract and Expenses by NBHolt Started by NBHolt, 15 February 2016, 13:54	1 response 877 views	Last Post by northernladuk 15 February 2016, 14:10
Personal income tax on dividends by ramesh Started by ramesh, 12 February 2016, 12:19	14 responses 5,228 views	Last Post by northernladuk 15 February 2016, 11:50
VAT treatment of VPS hosting, place of supply etc. by Contreras Started by Contreras, 13 February 2016, 20:15	1 response 1,070 views	Last Post by TheCyclingProgrammer 13 February 2016, 20:47
What do you look for when choosing an Accountant? by Cogentacc Started by Cogentacc, 9 February 2016, 16:18	18 responses 14,149 views	Last Post by DallasDad 12 February 2016, 20:30
Recruitment Agency drama regarding the same position - Need some advice by nc1 Started by nc1, 11 February 2016, 11:12	20 responses 2,560 views	Last Post by SueEllen 12 February 2016, 13:24
SDC and IR35 by LisaContractorUmbrella Started by LisaContractorUmbrella, 5 February 2016, 15:06	42 responses 5,476 views	Last Post by Boo 12 February 2016, 10:13
Business Bank Account with IVA ? by djc9823 Started by djc9823, 11 February 2016, 21:58	2 responses 1,679 views	Last Post by kevpuk 12 February 2016, 09:33
Tax code K by VectraMan Started by VectraMan, 17 December 2015, 10:43	9 responses 2,703 views	Last Post by VectraMan 12 February 2016, 09:22
Dividend tax - tax code change by Archangel Started by Archangel, 9 February 2016, 18:22	6 responses 3,698 views	Last Post by ASB 12 February 2016, 08:58