Contracting & Freelancing News
The vast majority of our clients operate as Limited Companies, and there are many advantages in doing so. One of the main ones is that, as a Director & shareholder, you can receive dividends in addition to your director’s salary. This gives you far greater control and flexibility over your income in terms of when and
If you’re ready to set up your own business, a ‘limited company’ is the second most popular way of doing so in the UK. As of last year, there were around 4.5 million private limited companies, and a further 500,000 are incorporated each year. As with any business decision, there can be both advantages and disadvantages
For many small businesses and freelancers, the Making Tax Digital legislation will not have a huge impact on how they manage their finances already. A lot of people have already made the switch to a digital way of working, as it’s easier, less time-consuming and more cost effective. Since the pandemic, we’re used to holding virtual
A Self-Assessment tax return can look very daunting. However, if you’re prepared, organised and have specialist help from a self-assessment accountant on hand, it’s a lot simpler than it may seem. At Gorilla Accounting, we understand that you lead a busy life. Running your business will take up a huge amount of your time already, so
It’s a difficult time for many small business owners at the moment, as we see energy prices soar after only just recovering from the repercussions of the pandemic on many sectors. Rising fuel and energy costs are currently one of the biggest threats to SMEs, with many seeing rises of 1400%. In the coming months, they
Setting up your own limited company can be nerve-wracking, but also the most exciting step in your career so far. Since the pandemic, more and more people are deciding to follow their own dreams, hoping for a better work/life balance. For 49%, flexibility is the main factor driving their interest in going self-employed or freelancing, and
HMRC estimated that they lost out on around £10bn of VAT in the tax year 2018-19 – a significant percentage of overall VAT revenue. MTD is HMRC’s 10 year programme to combat this tax gap. It aims to digitise, and to some extent standardise, the tax system to improve accuracy, reliability and efficiency. It’s a complete
As a contractor, IR35 will have been on your radar for the past two years and making sure that everything you do is IR35 compliant is high on your priorities. If you are self-employed, it is important to know where you stand with IR35. In short, IR35 is the name given to the rules surrounding off-payroll
2021 proved to be a volatile year for investments, particularly the cryptocurrency market. With big names such as Bitcoin and Ethereum reaching their all-time highs at the back end of the 2021 calendar year, why is it that so many people have been talking about the crypto market? The answers appear to be simple at first
The freelance sector is making a big comeback, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has announced this week. IPSE are the UK’s only not-for-profit membership organisation for the self-employed community, protecting, connecting and campaigning for members who are self-employed. New research from IPSE has found that 39% of Brits have considered freelancing. This
You may have seen on our website and social media that we were recently nominated for the Best Contractor Accountancy Firm (Over 2,500 clients). The Contracting Awards recognises the top service providers to the contracting community in the UK and is a great way for us to show contractors exactly what we can do for our
At Gorilla Accounting, we understand that no two businesses are the same. Whether you’re a contractor, a limited company or a freelancer, your day-to-day workload can be varied and extremely busy, meaning you need an accountant who understands you and your business and financial needs. Our team of experts aim to get to know your business
