Entering the contractor market has many benefits, but also brings with it a number of challenges and obstacles. The first hurdle is to choose the right trading vehicle for you; be it Limited Company, Sole Trader, Partnership or PAYE Umbrella.
The table below illustrates the difference in earnings retention for a single contractor with a day rate of £300, expenses of £500 per month and a directors salary of £1,200 per month.
| Limited Company | Sole Trader | PAYE Umbrella | |
| Turnover | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| Take home pay | £49,297 | £47,789 | £42,645 |
| Retention (%) | 71% | 63% | 62% |
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