22nd September 2026

Please note the speaker and timing has changed for this course. If you have already booked a place we will be in contact. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

TIMING

COURSE CODE

SE22D6

SPEAKER

Mark Ward

OBJECTIVES

This course aims to cover the practicalities of dealing with sole traders, contractors and personal service companies and will consider the lifecycle of the business from start up to sale. Planning issues will be discussed and supplemented by practical examples.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone providing advice to sole traders, contractors with personal service companies and family businesses.

TOPICS

• Employment status – am I really self-employed?
• IR35 and “off-payroll” working develoments
• VAT issues for small businesses, including construction industry reverse charge 
• MTD for income tax
• Bringing the spouse or partner into the business
• Is incorporation still tax efficient?
• Passing on and selling the business

Topical issues may be added nearer the time.

VENUE

This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

DISTRICT

All

COURSE FEE

£110+VAT. (click here for information on the Flexiticket discount scheme - fees as low as £64.00+VAT per place).