The Tax Faculty Supports Contractors in County Durham

Whether you operate through a limited company or as a sole trader, contractors face a variety of tax and compliance challenges. We offer comprehensive services to simplify your finances and ensure you remain compliant with HMRC rules.

Our services for contractors include:

IR35 Compliance Advice: Assessing your contracts to determine your status and minimise the risk of falling inside IR35.

Limited Company Setup & Support: Helping you establish and manage your business structure for tax efficiency.

Self Assessment & Tax Return Preparation: Ensuring your tax returns are accurate, compliant, and optimised for savings.

VAT Registration & Management: Advising on VAT registration and handling VAT returns, including advice on the Flat Rate Scheme.

Director Remuneration Planning: Structuring your salary and dividends to maximise tax efficiency.

Expense and Allowance Claims: Identifying allowable expenses to minimise your taxable profits.

Services For Supporting Contractors

The Tax Faculty LLP Durham

Why Choose Us?

The Tax Faculty LLP

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Specialist, Proactive

In-House Tax Team

Free Consultations & Calls

Fixed Fees

Aftercare Included

We prefer to get to know you and your circumstances during a free consultation so that we can identify how best to assist you.

Over £225 for 30 minutes on the telephone

You will have a dedicated Tax Faculty LLP Tax Specialist to assist you with everything that you need. No bots, no online forms. We prefer the human touch.

Reviews say that they were unhappy that they were sent to an external person who simply told them to fill in an online form with figures

We aren't just accountants - we're Tax Professionals with years of experience working for HMRC and working for clients like you. We provide advice to reduce tax bills and solve complex problems.

Service is limited to filing tax returns unless you pay more fees for additional consultations which work out at over £450 per hour.

Once we've identified how best to assist you, we provide a fixed fee quote to carry our the work on your behalf. You will be safe in the knowledge that you will never pay more than this fixed fee.

If more time or advice is needed, you pay more. This leads to unexpected and high fees being paid.

Each of our clients are provided with HMRC Fee Protection Insurance, meaning that if HMRC ask any questions, we respond on your behalf - with no added fees being charged to you.

If HMRC ask questions in relation to your tax affairs - guess what? That's right, you pay an added hourly fee for any replies to be written.

Tax Advice

Professional, Award-Winning Tax Advisors and Accountants in Durham

We understand that your business is unique. That’s why we don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions. Our approach is centred around high-quality, proactive tax advice—we work closely with you to identify opportunities for tax savings, helping you plan for growth and long-term success.

What sets us apart:

Award-Winning Service – Recognised for excellence in client service and accounting expertise.

100+ 5-Star Reviews – Proven success stories from businesses just like yours.

Tailored Advice – We understand your business goals and tailor our services to match.

Frequently Asked Questions for Contractors

Q1) What is IR35, and how does it affect me as a contractor?

IR35 is a tax rule designed to prevent "disguised employment," where contractors work as employees through limited companies to reduce tax. If you fall inside IR35, you may be subject to higher taxes. We provide contract reviews and advice to help you manage your IR35 risk.

Q2: Should I set up a limited company as a contractor?

Operating through a limited company can offer tax efficiency and liability protection, but it may also involve more administrative responsibilities. We can help you determine whether it's the right structure for your business.

Q3: Can I still claim business expenses under IR35?

If you are deemed inside IR35, your ability to claim business expenses is restricted. We provide advice on allowable expenses and strategies to maximise your post-tax income.

Q4: How can I optimise my income as a contractor?

We advise on structuring your salary, dividends, and pension contributions to ensure tax efficiency while staying compliant with HMRC rules.

Tax Troubles? We're here to help

We can solve your tax problems, with ex-senior expert HMRC inspectors here to help to take the stress away from your tax worries.

We do everything for you, including filing returns and giving advice that may help to reduce the amount of tax that you owe.

Our guarantee to you - You will pay the lowest amount of tax possible, while complying with the law.

Contact us free on 0800 0016 878, email info@thetaxfaculty.co.uk or fill in our handy form and on of our experts will get back to you as soon as possible.

Capital Gains Tax Expertise: The Tax Faculty LLP Managing Partner Charles Tateson Named UK Capital Gains Tax Advisor of the Year

The Finance Monthly Taxation Awards recognises the achievements of tax professionals from around the globe.

Winning such an award is no small feat. It is a reflection of hard work, extensive knowledge, and an ability to navigate the intricacies of the UK tax system.

Read more about Charles and the award here.

How We Work

Step One

We start with a completely free and confidential consultation. This can take place by way of a meeting (over the telephone, video meeting or in person) or by way of email. We get to know you, your circumstances and your requirements.

Step Two

We analyse your situation and your needs in order to identify how best we can assist you. This might involve filing tax returns on your behalf with HMRC, providing advice on reducing your tax liability now and in the future, or a combination of such work.

Step Three

Should you wish to engage us, we would provide you with a fixed fee quote for the work required to solve all of your tax worries. We then complete our work with the highest levels of professionalism, keeping you updated at every stage and taking the stress away.

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Contact Us

Contact us today on freephone 0800 0016 878 for a free consultation on all tax and accounting issues, or fill out the handy form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, you can email us at info@thetaxfaculty.co.uk or complete the handy form below.

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