Guide to Contracting
More money, more freedom, greater control, better job satisfaction, wider opportunity to use and develop your skills, less bureaucracy and office politics. These are all reasons given by people who chose to leave the permanent world of employment and move instead to contracting or freelancing (to read all the benefits of contracting please see The Benefits of Contracting). However, moving into contracting can be daunting and seem a little confusing; to help with this we’ve put all our key resources and guides in one place. Find below our top guides to contracting:
All the downloadable Guides to Contracting you’ll ever need.
Click the link above to download the guides and read them at your leisure:
- Step-by-Step Guide to Moving from Permanent to Contracting
- Step-by-Step Guide to Contracting through your own Limited Company
- Comprehensive Contractors Guide
- Guide to Contractor Expenses
- Plain English IR35 Advice
First Timers Guide to Contracting?
Thinking of moving from permanent employment to contracting or freelancing, then this page offers you all the pro’s and cons of contracting.
Limited or Umbrella - 'The ultimate (quick) guide'
Limited vs Umbrella, which way of contracting works better? The advantages and disadvantages of working as a limited company and through an umbrella company, what the difference is and what sort of income you will receive from each option.
We’re sure you’ll be surprised at just how quick and easy it is to form a UK limited company.
You’ve decided you want to go limited now use our calculator to get an idea how much you could be taking home.
Take home pay Limited and Umbrella – The Differences
Why is there such a difference between what you can take home via a limited company over that of an umbrella company? Read our Take home pay - Limited company or Umbrella company guide.
Offshore schemes – are they worth the hassle?
Due to the government's latest clamp down, is it any surprise we've seen an unprecedented number of new clients moving over to SJD from exotic offshore schemes. Read our advice on using offshore schemes.
IR35 is often on the minds of contractors and those thinking about becoming a contractor however, it’s quite difficult to find plain English, easy to understand information on this tricky little topic. Which is why we’ve written one! Click the link read the guide and within two minutes all will be clear.
Professional indemnity and public liability – read what they are and how much they cost.
Information and advice on how/if the New AWR Agency Workers Regulations will affect you.
Hints and tips from current clients on finding work as a contractor or freelancer. A few pointers to help you on your way…
If you have any questions about contracting or would like further advice please do not hesitate to contact us on 0500 152500 / 01442 275789 or email: nikki.hanlon@sjdaccountancy.com.
SJD Accountancy
SJD Accountancy are the UK's largest specialist provider of fixed fee, limited company accountancy services to contractors; we've been acting for contractors across the UK since 1992 and have more than 10,000 clients.
We are the only National specialist firm of accountants with offices in all major UK cities so you’ll never be far from your accountant. SJD also have more qualified staff than any other firm in our market with qualifications from the following major tax and accountancy bodies - ATII, ATT, ACCA, CA, ACA, FCCA, ACMA. You’ll also be pleased to know that we are one of the lowest priced as well.
Free face-to-face meetings. This is another unique service, only SJD offers free face to face meetings - tax is complicated and sometimes only a meeting will do.
Unlimited access to your own dedicated accountant. No call centres, no outsourcing, no automated call handling. Simply telephone, e-mail or meet your own dedicated accountant face to face.
Money back service guarantee. All your telephone calls and e-mails will be answered the same day or we will refund your monthly fee's.
Outstanding reputation. We have won more awards for customer service and accountancy excellence than any other firm in our market.
All inclusive low cost monthly package which includes completion of accounts, payroll bureau, dividends and corporation tax computations, personal taxation, free bookkeeping software, unlimited access to your accountant and all company returns.
All this for a fixed monthly fee of £105 plus VAT, which is one of the lowest prices in the market. And most importantly, in a recent survey 98% of our clients rated SJD as 'better than other accountants' - we are working hard to convince the other 2%!
If you have any question about contracting or would like any further advice please either contact your SJD Accountant or call our new client services helpdesk on 0500 152500 / 01442 275789 or e-mail nikki.hanlon@sjdaccountancy.com.
Appoint SJD Accountancy and never worry about your tax or accountancy affairs again!
You may also find the following pages, guides and case studies useful:
Take home pay calculator - How much could you be taking home
Contractor FAQ - All your frequently asked questions and their answers
First time Contracting or Freelancing? - A summary of the alternatives along with pros and cons
Step-by-step Guide to Contracting - Download a FREE copy of our guide
Limited or Umbrella? Can't decide? - We help you decide which is best for you
Take home pay case studies - Examples of contractors using limited and umbrella companies
Expenses Guide - Know exactly what you can claim
Umbrella company guide - Everything you ever wanted to know about umbrella company services
IR35 Guide - A great plain English guide to IR35
If you have any queries or would like further advice please do not hesitate to contact us on 0500 152500 / 01442 275789 or email:nikki.hanlon@sjdaccountancy.com.
