Crystal choice – Offering a Helping Hand
Crystal choice was created by Alan Little and his team to help contractors and potential contractors understand the contracting/contingent worker industry and how to get started.
Crystal Choice was created to help contractors and potential contractors navigate the contracting and contingent workforce industry with clarity and confidence. Understanding the different working options—whether to use an umbrella company or set up a limited company—can be a complex decision. Contractors also need to determine if they operate as a genuine business or a disguised employee under IR35 rules. Additionally, those using an umbrella company must consider whether they can claim travel expenses under Supervision, Diraction or Control (SDC)
Why Crystal?
As Crystal Choice is not an umbrella company, all guidance provided is completely unbiased. This website has been designed to be clear and accessible, offering plain English explanations, downloadable resources, a jargon buster, and live chat support to ensure contractors get the answers they need.
Why Crystal?
With a deep understanding of the contracting and freelance market, the team behind Crystal Choice has extensive experience in supporting contractors at every stage of their journey. Having worked within the industry for many years, the team recognizes the common challenges contractors face, from understanding IR35 legislation to choosing between an umbrella company or a limited company structure. This first-hand experience ensures that the advice provided is both practical and relevant, helping contractors make informed decisions with confidence.
The Benefits
- 25 years of experience in the industry
- Impartial advice
- Clear website with clear choices
- IR35 expertise and advice
- SDC expertise and advice
- Assessment questionnaires
Mission
Crystal Choice is committed to introducing practical, compliant, and tailored payment solutions for the UK contracting and freelance community, as well as the recruitment industry. The goal is to empower contractors with the knowledge needed to make the right choices based on their unique circumstances. Rather than promoting a one-size-fits-all approach, Crystal Choice offers guidance on multiple options, allowing contractors to weigh their choices carefully.
The focus is on helping contractors enjoy the freedom, flexibility, and financial benefits of the contracting market while ensuring their chosen payment solution is fully compliant with UK tax laws. By providing clear, unbiased information and expert support, Crystal Choice aims to make contracting simpler, more transparent, and more accessible for all professionals in the industry.
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