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Explore practical guides covering IR35, off-payroll working, Corporation Tax, VAT, dividends, National Insurance, HMRC forms and contractor compliance considerations.

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Use these guides to understand important contractor tax areas, IR35 status risks, HMRC forms, business taxes and compliance topics.

IR35 basics 01

IR35 explainer guide

Understand what IR35 is, why it matters to limited company contractors, and how the rules can affect your tax status and take-home pay.

Off-payroll rules 02

IR35 reforms: a comprehensive analysis of off-payroll changes

Read an in-depth analysis of IR35 reforms and the impact of off-payroll working rules on UK contractors, clients and agencies.

HMRC forms 03

P85 Income Tax leaving the UK: getting your tax right

Learn what the P85 form is, when you may need to submit it to HMRC, and how it applies if you are leaving the UK or working abroad.

Corporation Tax 04

What is Corporation Tax and how is it calculated?

Understand the basics of Corporation Tax, how it is calculated, and how company profits can affect the tax your limited company may owe.

VAT 05

How to register for VAT in the UK?

A practical guide to VAT registration, when a business may need to register, and what obligations come with becoming VAT registered.

Dividends 06

How dividends are taxed in the UK

Learn how dividend tax works in the UK, including how dividends are treated for limited company directors and shareholders.

National Insurance 07

How is National Insurance calculated in the UK?

Understand how National Insurance contributions are calculated and how they can affect employees, employers and contractor pay calculations.

IR35 protection 08

How to protect your IR35 status

Learn practical steps contractors can take to protect their IR35 position, reduce risk and improve working arrangement evidence.

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How to use these IR35 and tax guides

Start with the topic that matches your current concern. IR35 and off-payroll guides are useful for contract status questions, while tax guides help with business and personal tax basics.

Reviewing contract status Start with the IR35 explainer, off-payroll changes and IR35 protection guides.
Managing company tax Use Corporation Tax, VAT and dividend guides to understand common limited company tax areas.
Checking HMRC basics Use the P85 and National Insurance guides to understand common personal tax and contribution topics.

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