Contractors Blogs
Contractors can be self-employed sole traders or work for themselves through their own limited company. Get in touch for accounting help and support with common contracting questions, or find answers in our articles about CIS compliance, using subcontractors, and what working as a contractor means for VAT, invoicing, and claiming expenses.
What’s the Best Business Structure for a Contractor?
5th March 2026Independent contractors, consultants, or freelancers are self-employed individuals who work for businesses, usually on a short-term basis. Hiring a contractor enables firms…
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Umbrella Companies for Self-Employed Contractors
19th February 2026Setting out to become a self-employed contractor will often mean you need to decide what sort of business structure you want to…
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How Do I Become a Contractor?
18th January 2026Starting out as a contractor can be a daunting but rewarding step. If you’re considering joining the world of contracting, or just…
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The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Contractors
17th January 2026The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) rules set out how tax is managed by contractors and subcontractors working in the UK construction sector….
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An Overview of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
9th December 2025The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is an area of the tax rules which impacts the way that contractors and subcontractors who work…
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How to Work Out CIS Tax
4th December 2025Contractors who operate in the construction industry might have several areas of tax they need to think about. You’ll have your own…
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