Orange & Gold Contractor Accountants

Niche accountants to freelance contractors. Maximise earnings and protect against IR35 with effortless software, personal account manager and specialist expertise for over 15 years.

IR35

The Chancellor, in his March 2011 budget, has stated that to abolish IR35 would "put substantial revenue at risk". 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 the Pepper Foundation.

Read more about The Pepper Foundation here.

We have donated the money we would have spent on sending Christmas cards this year to the Pepper Foundation. This charity (part of Iain Rennie Hospice at Home) provides nursing care for children with cancer or terminal illnesses and support for the families.

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