Think like a boss. Define what you do. As a Contractor, you’re your own boss. When you think about what you do, think like a boss. Don’t fall into the trap of comparing what you do to an employee role, because as the boss of you, you’re now a business serving a particular audience. A…
Contractors often express their fear about whether or not they will be able to get a mortgage. We’re here to tell you that it is no more difficult for you as a Contractor to get a mortgage than it is for a full-time employee. The same financial lending rules apply to everyone! (however, we do…
How to pay less tax using your car. Private Limited Company owners can save between €390 and €1200 every month! When a company you work with gives you a car to use, even if the company is your own Private Limited Company, tax is payable by you as an individual. The Revenue Commissioners state you…
I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE TAX-FREE! Nobody wants to pay any more tax than they have to. Thankfully there are plenty of areas where self-employed professionals can optimise their take home pay legitimately. However, we have been made aware of professional contractors being offered a scheme which on the surface may sound like a…
Build on your Contracting Strengths Strengths are like diamonds Your strengths or talents are like diamonds, unique to you and only you. Yet, most of us don’t recognise or proactively use our strengths. Instead, we often spend time trying to fix what we think we don’t do well. However the evidence suggests our greatest opportunity…
It’s common for us to hear from Freelancers who are operating as Sole Traders asking ‘what’s the difference between a limited company or a sole trader?’ We hear this question less from Contractors because they almost exclusively operate through limited companies, either their own company or an umbrella company, but if you’re reading this as…
At Contracting PLUS, we focus on helping you maximise your take-home pay. As a Contractor with us, you will have access to hundreds of discounts on groceries, clothing, holidays, hotel breaks and more from well-known retailers and brands online and in-store. With the recent rise in fuel prices, we want to ensure you continue to…
As a Professional Contractor, there are many ways to earn and save more money. You can claim business expenses on a wide range of costs which can be offset against your income. It’s important to know what tax deductions you qualify for so you can ensure you are maximising your take home pay. Our award-winning…
By Jennifer Doyle, Client Solutions Manager at Contracting PLUS Whether you are new to the world of self-employment (which includes being a Contractor), or have been operating through an Umbrella company for a while now, the option of setting up your own Limited Company has likely crossed your mind. Having your own Limited Company can…
Umbrella Companies… Regularly I get asked the question ‘what actually is an Umbrella Company?’. I think I might be guilty of glossing over this question too quickly; I don’t do it on purpose – I just forget that not everyone else has been talking about Umbrella companies for as long as I have. So, for…
Our compliant contractors typically achieve the best retention rates; they take home more money.
Our App and online portal remove all the admin and hassle from you.
Standard company insurances are included (at no extra cost) in most cases.
You’ll have a Dedicated Account Manager to answer all your questions.
You’ll get ongoing pro-active tax saving tips and suggestions.
Talk to our team to figure out the best solution for you