Contractor Tax Guides

Plain-English guides on IR35, day rates, and UK contractor tax — updated for 2026/27.

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IR35

IR35 Changes 2026: What Every UK Contractor Needs to Know

The off-payroll rules are firmly embedded, but 2026/27 brings updated rates and thresholds that affect every contractor's take-home pay. Here's what's changed and what to do about it.

April 2026 Read article
Day Rates

UK Contractor Day Rate Benchmarks by Sector 2026

IT, finance, engineering, consulting — what are UK contractors actually charging? Day rates by discipline and experience level, with full tables.

April 2026 Read article
Tax

Limited Company vs Umbrella: Which is Better in 2026?

We run the numbers side by side — corporation tax, dividends, umbrella margins — to show which structure puts more money in your pocket.

April 2026 Read article

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