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Here you can find a wealth of resources with regards to our services as well as industry related news and legislation information in the form of guides, videos, frequently asked questions and illustrations.

What should you know about contractor expenses?

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What should you know about contractor expenses?

For contractors, the ability to claim back the cost of business-related expenses is one of the top benefits of working within the contracting community. E...

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A guide to contracting under CIS

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A guide to contracting under CIS

What is CIS? If you work in the construction sector then you will undoubtedly be aware of the Construction Industry Scheme or CIS as it is commonly re...

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What is the 2019 Loan Charge?

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What is the 2019 Loan Charge?

The controversial 2019 Loan Charge was brought in to tackle a specific form of tax avoidance or what has been described by HMRC as a form of “disguised re...

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Sterling’s guide to IR35

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Sterling’s guide to IR35

Having a thorough understanding of IR35 legislation is essential for any business, but for contractors and agencies in particular lack of knowledge with r...

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A guide to credit control for PSCs

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A guide to credit control for PSCs

For contractors operating under their own limited company, the benefits are far reaching, however this status also comes with a number of administrative r...

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A guide to workplace pensions for umbrella employees

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A guide to workplace pensions for umbrella employees

Saving for the future is an essential aspect to anyone’s career, for contractors, however, it is of particular importance as it can often be difficult to ...

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A guide to SDC (supervision, direction and control)

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A guide to SDC (supervision, direction and control)

Introduced in April 2016, supervision, direction and control (SDC) is an important aspect of contracting for both the contractors themselves and the agenc...

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A guide to the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) for contractors

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A guide to the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) for contractors

For contractors operating through a recruitment agency, a thorough understanding of the Agency Workers Regulations is essential. In understanding all face...

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Should you go umbrella or limited?

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Should you go umbrella or limited?

One of the biggest decisions that a contractor will make during their career is whether to register as an umbrella contractor or establish their own limit...

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