From 1 October 2009, the national minimum wage (or NWM) will increase as expected. The current minimum wage of £5.73 per hour, for adults 22 years and over, will increase to £5.80 per hour. The rate for 18 to 21 year olds will increase from £4.77 to £4.83 per hour, while... [More]

Choosing to begin as a contractor with a limited company is the most feasible way of adhering to the tax guidelines. 1st Contact realises the need of our contractors for proper documentation and an efficient limited company set up. What is a Limited Company? A Limited Company can be descri... [More]