1. Yes as long as the invoice date is after the formation date of the company. You may need to get your contract changed though and check this out with agent/client first.
Edit: me an oracle smith have 2 different options. Depends on the type of work you do. I could get away with this as I deliver all my work in one hit (i.e. they get a report or recommendation). If you are on site everyday doing support type work that may be different.
2. Just list it as inactive. Other that filing some accounts saying you didnt do owt in the year then there is not much to do.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: About to switch to Ltd...
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "About to switch to Ltd..."
Collapse
-
1. Nope. Not from the company at least - it didn't exist until you registered it and it's a seperate legal entity from you.
2. You can easily make it dormant to save you having to do much admin. Companies House will provide advice.
Leave a comment:
-
About to switch to Ltd...
And have a couple of quick questions:
1.) can I invoice for dates before the Ltd was formed? I'm still with the umbrella now but next payroll is a month away and by then I'll have my own Ltd.
2.) After this current contract I'm going permie again (abroad). What are the consequences of leaving the Ltd open (not invoicing or perform any work under it)?
Thanks.Tags: None
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Contractor loan demands: Is W28 playing litigation roulette? Yesterday 16:01
- Sean’s Story: He settled his contractor loans. Then they were sold for about £10. Now he’s being chased for £131,000 Oct 8 05:12
- Contractors warned as HMRC petitions to wind up ‘FCSA umbrella’ MyPay Oct 7 05:06
- As JSL squeezes small umbrella companies, Healey must act Oct 6 03:43
- Healey’s Budget 2026 to-do list for IT contractor hiring Oct 5 05:05
- Contracting Awards 2026 winners: 2025’s victors refuse to let go Oct 2 06:23
- Autumn Budget 2026: 10 predictions for UK contractors Sep 29 00:08
- Is HMRC ‘cruelly seeking to transfer debts’ to MSC contractors? Sep 28 06:37
- IT contractor demand climbed in August 2026 to 40-month high Sep 25 04:53
- Foreign Office puts 90% inside IR35 amid £15m bill: 5 steps for you Sep 24 01:11

Leave a comment: