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Legal aid for when tricky clauses try to stop you leaving work. 

Umbrellas (not contractors) will carry the can for undue tax relief on drink expenses.

London to Brighton is the type of 'significant distance' a client must move if you want to claim afresh.

It's a question of branch or subsidiary for one IT contractor who's thinking big.

Top tips if contractors want to play Santa without having to pay Hector.

Tax clarity for a contractor confused about his 'limited' options.

Contractor told he's in touch with a scheme based in 'barge pole' territory.

No easy answers for a Kiwi hoping to get the best out of the UK tax landscape.

Pre-flight probes to make if you’ll use your PSC, a brolly or your agent’s brolly.

The number of directors is the key to unlocking whether to branch out or set up afresh.

Time and fees at the bank could all add up for a contractor paid in his client's currency.

Building your contracting identity is easier with these tried and tested techniques.

Getting paid in the currency you need is better than knowing the latest exchange rate.

An overseas contractor's tax-efficiency fears will come true if he sticks to what he's got.

Reassurance for a direct-to-US client supplier, but also red tape and a rate of up to 30%.