Let's compare the advantages and drawbacks of setting up a limited company VS working through an umbrella company.
Why set up a limited company?
- Limited liability
- Tax efficiencies
- Increased credibility
Why not set up a limited company?
- Increased legal and administrative requirements
- Less privacy; details of the company are publicly available
Why work through an umbrella company?
- Ease of use
- Flexibility
- Entitled to statutory benefits
Why not work through an umbrella company?
- Costly way to operate
- Lack of control
Let’s compare the advantages and drawbacks of setting up a limited company VS working through an umbrella company.
Why set up a limited company?
- Limited liability
- Tax efficiencies
- Increased credibility
Why not set up a limited company?
- Increased legal and administrative requirements
- Less privacy; details of the company are publicly available
Why work through an umbrella company?
- Ease of use
- Flexibility
- Entitled to statutory benefits
Why not work through an umbrella company?
- Costly way to operate
- Lack of control
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Contractor resources
We explain which contractor segment you might fall into. We walk through IR35 and the implications for you and how you may fall inside or outside of IR35.
- What is a contractor
- Types of contractors
- Contractor business structures
- Contractor accounting
- Understanding IR35
- Contractor insurance
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Book a free 20 minute call with an accountant to talk though starting, registering or switching your company.
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- Registering for VAT
- Self assessment
- Sole trader vs limited company
- Dividends and personal tax
- Registering your company
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