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Knowledge
A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Starting out
So you’re ready to go it alone, but what company set up is best for you? What tax implications do you need to be aware of? And just how do you come up with the right name? We’ve got the guidance you need.
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Starting a limited company
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Freelancing for beginners
by Nick Chowdrey
How do I set up a limited company?
With your own limited company you get to define your brand, own everything you do, and run your business in the most tax-efficient way.
Crunch client stories: Web Consultant Jonathan Cottrell
Leaving a comfortable full-time job to go it alone was the "hardest thing" for Jonathan Cottrell, but four years down the line he has no regrets and is excited for what the future holds.
Changes to off-payroll working (IR35) rules effective from April 2020
New IR35 rules will affect any contractors working through a Personal Service Company, Recruitment Agencies, and all Large and Medium-sized end clients.
Freelance on the side: what tax do I pay?
Here's how to make sure you're paying the right amount of tax when deciding to freelance on the side, and how to stay in HMRC's good books!
Crunch client stories: Web Consultant Nick Lewis
From being made redundant in 2002 to playing a part in the launch of “Boris Bikes”, Nick Lewis gives his insight into becoming a self-employed Web Consultant.
Crunch client stories: Product Design Consultant John Boyle
Product Design Consultant and Crunch client John Boyle tells of his self-employed journey so far.
Crunch client stories: Marketing Director Jonas V. Schürmann
From parting ways with Google to being the maker of his own destiny, Jonas V. Schürmann shares his experience of going it alone in the video games industry.
Crunch client stories: Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas
Ditching office politics, spending more time surfing and improved mental health have contributed to Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas' route to self-employment.
Shared Parental Leave (SPL) explained
Parents can share up to 50 of 52 weeks statutory maternity leave and 37 of 39 weeks statutory maternity pay, we'll explain shared parental leave and pay
How to pay yourself as a sole trader and how much to put aside for tax
As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don't receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So, how do you pay yourself?
Employment Law in the United Kingdom – what differences are there?
There is very little difference in employment law between England and Wales, some differences in Scotland but important differences in Northern Ireland.
Sunday Working – rules and regulations
Once upon a time, Sunday's were the quietest day of the week, but now many people are working on the seventh day. We look at your rights on Sunday working.
How your employment can come to an end – for employees
There are various ways your Employment can come to and - but if you are an Employee you have the right not to be unfairly dismissed.
Government consultation on off-payroll working (IR35) rules effective from April 2020
Crunch's summary of the government's further consultation on how the proposed reforms to the IR35 rules for the private sector will be implemented.
What is a limited company?
Limited companies are governed by the regulations contained in the Companies Act 2006. All company registration & records are managed by Companies House.
Tools and resources
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