IR35 Contract Review

For new contractors or those just looking for more detail in their contract reviews, our Full Review service will provide you with a detailed report on your IR35 status, commenting on each relevant clause in the contract, and including an assessment of your working practices, gaining you not only a professional opinion on your contract’s compliance, but also a better understanding of the legislation itself, all for just £165+VAT.

HMRC mediation

Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Are you currently in a tax dispute with HMRC and can’t reach an agreement, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mediation could help you resolve matters.

What is ADR?

Mediation helps to resolve disputes with HMRC, particularly where matters have become drawn out. It allows parties to air their grievances before an independent facilitator, and then move to a negotiated settlement, avoiding the stress and expense of litigation and Tribunal.

Why use ADR to settle a dispute with HMRC?

Entering into ADR mediation will not affect a taxpayers’ existing review or appeal rights but provides the opportunity for taxpayers and HMRC to have a full and clear discussions and explore the potential for a settlement without resorting to litigation which is quicker and more cost-effective.

How we can help

We have extensive experience in resolving disputes with HMRC before they make it to Tribunal and potentially costly litigation. We offer a comprehensive mediation service that includes:

Reviewing your case to confirm its suitability for ADR
If accepted, preparing and lodging your application for ADR
Liaising with the appointed HMRC facilitator and appointing our own in-house CEDR accredited mediator
Preparing your case and representations for the ADR process
Attending and making representations on your behalf at any ADR meeting

SELF ASSESSMENT TAX RETURN

If the thought of filling in your own tax return fills you with dread, you’re not alone.

Many people find it complicated and time-consuming, so it’s no wonder that almost 1 million people a year are fined for failing to return it to H M Revenue & Customs.

Terms & Conditions

Ideal for freelancers or contractors who need to register a limited company.

What you get:

Your limited company formed online and ready to trade in as little as 3 hours
Business Bank Account with £50 cash back (optional)
Digital Certificate of Incorporation, Share Certificates and Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&As) via email
Prestigious Registered Office address in N1 London – worth £49.99
Director Service Address to keep your residential address private – worth £29.99
VAT registration with HMRC
Business Start Up Toolkit

Contractors package

£49.99

Registered Office in N1 London worth £59.99

You’ll get the use of a prestigious London N1 office address for one year and we’ll scan and then email all the company’s official government post (from HMRC, Companies House etc) to you. There’s no extra fees to pay and we’ll even block unnecessary junk mail. The registered office service is renewable on an annual basis but is not compulsory.

Director Service address in N1 London worth £39.99

As well as our registered office service, you also get the use of our address for all company officers who want to keep their residential address confidential and off the Companies House public register. We’ll scan and then email all official government mail for the directors, shareholders and company secretaries to you for one year, with no charge. This service is renewable on an annual basis but is not compulsory.

Proof of ID

We are legally obliged to check proof of ID and proof of address for customers using our address services. This is to comply with the Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.

Ready Made Limited Company

We have an extensive list of Companies House registered company names that are ready for sale.

All Companies are pre-registered and VAT Ready. Once confirmed the Company will be transferred into your name with filing and submission completed.

The following documents are supplied when purchasing a ready-made company:

Certificate of Incorporation
Printed copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association
Free Combined Register including Share Certificates
Minutes and Register of Members
Share Transfer forms
All government registration Documents
Bank Account Linked to Contractors APS Accountancy

Year End Accounting Services

The Preparation of the end of year accounts, could be a very time-consuming and daunting task. Many Business big and small struggle to get their accounts in order and submitted on time, thus receiving many letters and fines. Contractors APS will take the Burden off the business and meet your filing deadlines on time and ensure that all accountancy are accurate and reflect the business correctly. Alone with this, Contractors APS will guide you in improving your future business growth and savings

Bookkeeping & Accounting Office

The last thing you want in your business is to have valuable time and resources tied up with routine bookkeeping & accounting, Receipt Filing and Online reporting.

We will begin by discussing your specific requirements and then we set up appropriate accounting procedures and controls and ensure your accountancy are kept fully up-to-date.

STATUTORY ACCOUNTS
VAT/PAYROLL BOOKKEEPING
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
SELF-ASSESSMENT TAX RETURN

If you are self-employed, sole trader, working through a Limited Company, or employed in any other means and or earning additional income you must file a Self-Assessment Tax Return. Contractors APS provides a comprehensive preparation of the Self-Assessment Tax Return, offering a Fast, efficient filing of your Annual Self-Assessment.

Personal Accountancy

When you join us, you will receive your very own dedicated accountant. Our fully qualified and friendly accountants will be on hand to help you throughout the year whenever you should need them.

Benefitting from many year’s experience of working with small businesses and with up-to-date knowledge on issues that can impact contractors and freelancers, we offer unlimited help and assistance throughout the year for all financial and tax matters. You can contact your accountant anytime.

As a customer, we understand that there is nothing worse than being left on hold in a queue or waiting two days for a reply to an email. This is why all calls are answered immediately and you will never be put in a queue, and for emails we will always have a response to you within one working day (but usually the same working day!).

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Limited Company

Set-up your limited company
Register you for VAT
Set-up your business bank account

We can help

If you are new to contracting, or don’t currently have your own limited company, we will take you through steps necessary to get this done for you.

Tax strategies for business owners

Our product combines Corporation Tax Relief, with non-taxable personal payment. Simply complete the form above to get your free illustration, and we will reply with a confidential discussion on how we can help you.

Umbrella Company

Maximise your income with our umbrella solution

Working through an umbrella company offers an ideal first step into contracting, without all the hassle and responsibility of Paperwork, Accounting, Returns, Corporation Tax and Bookkeeping.

Why Contractors APS?

Support : An Accountant that is dedicated and Trustworthy. Our support Team is always hands on with help.
Experience :We have worked with Contractors since 2006, with 1000’s of satisfied customers.
Fast Payment :With your timesheets and expenses sent to us directly, CAPS will perform your bookkeeping automatically. No need to fill out any complicated spreadsheets or navigate online software.
Complete Year End Service :Annual accounts prepared, filed and submitted to both Companies House and HMRC.

IR35

IR35 is the common name for the Intermediaries Legislation, which is designed to combat tax avoidance. The legislation is targeted at individuals who are providing services through their own limited companies or partnerships and who may not be paying the tax that they should be.

The legislation should be of huge concern to all contractors; the financial ramifications of falling foul of IR35 can be significant so it is vital that everyone understands how it works.

First issued in 2000, IR35 targets those workers considered in the eyes of the HMRC to be ‘disguised employees’. Contractors, being technically self-employed, are not taxed in the same way as average employees, taking dividends from their company and paying far less in National Insurance Contributions. Because of this, HMRC are keen to ensure that those working as contractors (and paying less tax) are indeed genuinely in business on their own account, and are not working in the same way they would have been if employed directly by their client.

IR35 compliance starts with your contract, and continues with your working practices with your end client. Not only does having a professional review of these provide you with a professional opinion on your IR35 status helping you to pay your taxes correctly, but it may reduce your penalties if caught by the legislation, showing that you have taken due care and attention in ascertaining your status. We can also now offer a legal review of your contract to ascertain the individual risks your business faces from a legal perspective.

IR35 Contract Assessment

This assessment is best suited for veteran contractors who already have a basic understanding of the IR35 legislation. This service will provide you with an overall opinion on your contractors as well as any necessary amendments required, and is provided for free with most of our insurance policies, or £69+VAT.

Full IR35 Contract Review

For new contractors or those just looking for more detail in their contract reviews, our Full Review service will provide you with a detailed report on your IR35 status, commenting on each relevant clause in the contract, and including an assessment of your working practices, gaining you not only a professional opinion on your contract’s compliance, but also a better understanding of the legislation itself, all for just £165+VAT.

Public Sector IR35 Solution

Contractors whose end clients are in the public sector, will be required to provide assurance of their IR35 status to their engager. We have especially designed this review service, costing only £175+VAT, to suit the requirements of such assurance, which includes a review of your working practices and a certificate of compliance if we find your engagement to be outside of IR35, in order for you to present to your client.

Working Practices Review

A Working Practices review is designed to assess the actual working relationship between your limited company and end client. HMRC will usually look into the written contract to begin with during an investigation but will want to determine the reality of the arrangement. This review will look at all aspects of your working practices and provide you with a PASS/FAIL opinion along with suggestions to improve (if applicable). This is charged at just £69+VAT.

HMRC MEDIATION