IR35

IR35 has been the dominant legislation affecting the taxation of contractors in the UK since 1999. The IR35 rules are not set in stone and case law is required to determine IR35 status in contentious situations.

We advise on IR35 Contracts and offer IR35 Solutions. As IR35 Specialist Contractor Accountants we have a depth of experience in dealing with IR35 investigation avoidance and the definition, in the context of IR35 personal service.

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Umbrella Company

The Orange & Gold contractor umbrella is ideal for first time contractors, freelancers hoping to return to permanent work or contractors looking for a fast, flexible and efficient umbrella service with excellent net pay. Fully compliant and guaranteed.

Advice from our friendly experts on first time contracting using the umbrella service, the benefits to you of our contractor umbrella service, contracting using our umbrella service and comparison with our Limited Company services to find the best contractor accountancy solution for you.

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Limited Company

Thinking of contracting using a Limited Company? We have supported thousands of contractors since 1994 who were in the same boat as you are now. So we can give you expert advice on your best way forward.

Contracting through a Limited Company is the most financially rewarding route for UK contractors. Benefits for contractors include:

  • The most tax efficient way of contracting
  • Legitimately claim a wide range of expenses
  • Take full advantage of the flat rate VAT scheme
  • Take full advantage of income splitting to reduce tax and national insurance
  • Retain full control of your own money at all times

See how simple and quick it is to transfer your Limited Company accounting to us, or find out how first-time contractors can benefit from Limited Company services with us.

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Contractor Accountant

Why choose Orange & Gold as your contractor accountant?

  • Over 15 years experience of the UK contractor market so we know what freelance contractors need.
  • Regulated by the ACCA, you can be sure that our team of contractor accountants provide you with a professional service.
  • Dedicated Account Manager on hand to answer all your queries.
  • 24/7 secure contractor portal to keep you up to date with your transactions
  • Our fees for contractor accountancy are low, from only £99 per month for the CORE accountancy service.
  • As qualified and respected contractor accountants we offer only compliant services to freelance contractors and have a 100% success in defending IR35 cases from HMRC.
  • In an independent survey (November ’09) our service was described as “friendly and helpful”. Our many satisfied clients certainly agree.

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We support

Orange & Gold is supporting On Purpose, providing free 'finance in business' training.

Read more about On Purpose here.

On Purpose is a new leadership programme for the next generation of high-flyers who will use the power of business to make a difference in the world. Today’s talent are tomorrow’s leaders who will help solve society’s biggest problems. On Purpose believe that if they find the most inspiring people, provide them with the right experience and give them world-class training, then great things will happen.

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