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If you fall outside IR35 then working through your own limited company is one of the most tax efficient ways to work. You will have the ability to dictate when, where and how you work. You’ll have the opportunity to build your own brand and will also be able to pitch for work that would be unavailable to a sole trader or an umbrella contractor, some of which will carry a higher pay rate.
This may seem like a simple step but large organisations have spent millions of pounds in choosing the perfect company name. Our advice would be to choose something that describes what you do whilst also being web friendly but the decision is yours to be as creative or practical as you like.
You’ll need to register your company name with companies house with some basic information including your full name, address, mother’s maiden name and contact details.
You’ll then need to set up a bank account for your limited company, complete a VAT Registration (if applicable) and register your company for the relevant taxes.
In this video we explain the basic processes of how to set up a limited company in just 80 seconds.
As soon as your company bank account is open and your agency/client is given the details you are ready to be paid. If you decide to use one of PayStream’s limited company accountancy services, you must also have completed the online joining portal and returned a completed starter pack with additional forms that are required.
It is an industry wide requirement to have Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity cover and you are free to approach any broker for a competitive quote. At PayStream we have negotiated a low premium with three different levels of cover, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Contact us for more information.
How much would your take home pay be when operating through a limited company?
Try our take home pay calculatorWe recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tabatha Rose who has taken the exciting step of setting up a limited company and, as a result, is now a director of her own business. We wanted to know how she has got on over the past six months.
Making the move to a limited company contractor can be quite daunting. Our infographic helps to the processes of working as a limited company contractor in the simplest of ways.
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