Contractors' Guides

Brookson Comment

Here at Brookson we have always used our expertise to educate our customers regarding the most important topics when becoming a freelance contractor.

Our site already provides a vast amount of important and useful information, however we are also aware sometimes a simpler form of information can be easier to digest. Therefore we have produced a new Feature Guide section. This will include a number of 'how to' guides on important topics and will outline the high level details of each topic in an easy to understand format.

From subjects such as IR35 and insurance to marketing my small business and VAT, we will continue to provide new features every month. Should you have any suggestions for a guide you would find useful, please email webfeedback@brookson.co.uk

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  IR35 Legislation Guide

  09 December 2009

  Freelance professionals need to consider their employment status carefully to ensure that they pay the right tax and avoid repercussions such as back payments and potential penalties.
   

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  Contractor Insurance Guide

  09 December 2009

  When forming a limited company or becoming a sole trader there are so many things to consider that the issue of insurance can get put on the back burner. However, the longer you operate without insurance, the higher the risk

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  Basics of VAT

  18 December 2009

  VAT has been in the headlines over the last year as the government temporarily reduced the rate from 17.5 per cent to 15 per cent in order to encourage consumers to continue spending.

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  Marketing: The basics

  27 January 2010

  "Marketing is the engine that drives business", Mark Stuart, head of research at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) said recently.

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  Corporation and personal tax liabilities

  01 March 2010

  As the director of a limited company you not only have to consider corporation tax requirements but also your personal tax liability.

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  Claiming for business expenses

  17 March 2010

  Whether you're an umbrella company, limited company or are a sole trader, the rules surrounding claiming expenses can be complex.