going limited

Going limited: How much can I save?

Michael Rose | Accountancy & Tax

 

If you are a freelance sole-trader or a contractor working under an Umbrella company you may not be aware that going limited could save you money.

By going limited you can, save tax, open more avenues for employment, benefit from limited liability if you get into trouble.

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Ltd Company: Detailed information on the expenses you can claim

Darren Fell | Accountancy & Tax

 

If you have read our guide to the expenses freelancers can claim the following guide gives some in depth information on how to claim your business expenses.

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Ltd Company: What expenses can I claim? Complete list

Darren Fell | Accountancy & Tax

 

What expenses can I claim?

Freelancers and contractors with limited companies can claim the following as legitimate business expenses.

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How do I open a Limited Company bank account?

Michael Rose | Accountancy & Tax, Starting Out

 

If you decide to set up your own limited company then you’ll need a business bank account to separate your personal and business finances.

It may sound like a lot of hassle but our quick guide shows you what you need to do.

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Freelance Questions: “How do I set up a Limited Company?”

Michael Rose | Accountancy & Tax, Starting Out

 

Setting up a Limited Company is one of the smartest way to get paid for your work. With a Ltd you get to define your brand, own everything you do, run your business in the most tax-efficient way and pitch for work you wouldn’t be able to get as a sole-trader.

Some people, usually the folks at Umbrella companies, will tell you that setting up a company is costly and complicated but with low-cost solutions out there it’s a no-brainer.

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Avoiding Accountancy Hell: Two steps to Accounting Heaven!

Darren Fell | Accountancy & Tax, Guides

 

Got a great accountant but lousy software?

Or great software but an accountant who wants everything in Excel spreadsheets?

Crunch Managing Director Darren Fell explains why choosing an all in one accounting solution can save you a lot of time and hassle when it comes to your year-end.

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Podcast #16: Steps to Accountancy Heaven

Andy White | Podcast

 

Darren Fell covers the correct steps to setting up your accounting system.

Step 1: Find the good accountant Step 2: Make sure you like their software

 
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Freelance Coach: Still a sole trader? When is a good time to switch to Limited Company?

Daryl Close | Accountancy & Tax, Legal advice

 

Freelancing and contracting is becoming a normal work practice within our society but many people continue to work as a sole trader rather than through a limited company. Freelance Coach Daryl Close takes a look at how a limited company setup can help you

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Freelance Resources: Essential Tax Guide

Michael Rose | Accountancy & Tax, Resources

 

If you’ve read the tax overview and know what to expect this guide gives you a simple to understand guide to Self Assessment, National Insurance contributions, VAT, employing others (PAYE) as well as some of the help you can get in the form of Allowances, reliefs, incentives and Tax credits.

Essential reading if you’re starting out and struggling to understand tax and self-employment.

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Freelance Resources: Tax… the basics

Michael Rose | Accountancy & Tax, Resources

 

To help launch our new Resources section we’ve teamed up with Business Link and the HMRC: Over the next few months we’ll be offering the latest advice, guidance and short videos from the people who know.

If you’ve recently gone self-employed or are thinking about working for yourself this first PDF guide will give you an overview of initial questions you might be asking yourself when planning on starting a business.

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Legal Checklist – six things you must consider when going freelance

David Gordon | Legal advice

 

Freelancers need all the advice they can get and when it comes down to leglistlation not knowing your liabilities can be a painful and costly lesson. Our new legal blogger David Gordon is an expert in giving legal support and advice for freelance, contracting and small-businesses. Six things you need to know (but might be afraid [...]

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Podcast #2: Things you must do to prepare for freelancing

Andy White | Podcast, Starting Out

 

Andy talks to Raju Ajiz, an IT support contractor, about some of the first things you should consider before embarking on freelancing or contracting.

 
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