Yes, you can legally work Inside and Outside IR35 at the same time in the UK tax year. IR35 is assessed contract by contract, so the real difficulty is stopping two tax treatments, two payment routes and one personal tax position from colliding. The Short Answer: How to Work Inside and Outside IR35 Dual-status contracting…
For a UK contractor working through a limited company, understanding inside vs outside IR35 helps explain how an engagement is taxed and how much of the contract value ultimately reaches you. This guide explains the practical differences for 2026/27, including working practices, tax treatment and illustrative figures. If you haven’t yet read the foundational explainer,…
A practical breakdown of IR35 status, financial impact, and compliance for tech contractors operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) or umbrella arrangement. Disclaimer: This guide is general information for UK and cross-border tech contractors, not personalised tax or legal advice. IR35 status depends on your specific contract and working practices. Get a qualified accountant…
A working reference for independent IT consultants, remote software architects, cybersecurity advisors, and tech contractors operating through limited companies across multiple jurisdictions. 1. Introduction & The Hidden Liability Trap International IT consultant insurance can be a contractual requirement as well as a way to manage business risk. Enterprise clients in the US, EU and UK…
Finding the best business credit cards for new LLC owners with no history doesn’t require two years of tax returns or established business revenue. Getting a business credit card as a new LLC can be possible even when the business has little or no revenue history, although approval depends on the issuer and the applicant’s…
Monthly freelance retainers can give freelancers a more predictable way to package ongoing work, but they only work when the scope, price and boundaries are clear. A flat-rate project can become unprofitable when revisions, additional stakeholders or new deliverables keep being added without a corresponding change in price. The problem is often the structure of…