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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the September 2007 edition of our Contractor NewsCast. The Tories talk about reversing IR35 and the recent MSC legislation. Contractors find starting delays at Financial Service companies whilst security checks are carried out. Features this month deal with new rules on taxi fares, and how to ensure you get paid when you contract abroad. |
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Redwood: "We will Turn Back the Clock Entirely on IR35 and MSC"
In an interview with ContractorCalculator, leading Conservative John Redwood announced a commitment to do away with both IR35 and managed service company legislation. |
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PCG Survey Shows Contractors Fear HMRC; Call for Safeguards
PCG survey shows contractors want improved tax law. PCG is also calling for the Revenue to be held responsible for rogue investigations. |
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Contractors Should Prepare For Financial Services Security Checks
Financial services providers, the biggest market for contractors in the UK, are stepping up security checks on contractor CVs. Contractors should be prepared. |
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Contractor Banking Does Not Get Easier
Price controls on small business banking accounts have been lifted by the Competition Commission. That means your bank account will probably cost you more in the coming year. And banking is not getting any easier either. |
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 Contractors Should Be Aware of New Taxi Rules |
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The new rules regarding taxi expenses only affect contractors under very specific circumstances. |
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 Working Abroad - Protecting Your Payment |
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When you work abroad, you need some assurance that you will be paid. You can't count on local courts to help you, but arbitration can solve the problem. |
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 Running Two Businesses from One Company? |
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Contractors have every right to run as many businesses as they choose from their limited companies. There are a few issues they should be aware of. |
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 Contractor Calculator Market Report - Sept 2007 |
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August saw an impressive rise in demand, almost across the board. Engineering shows highest increase in year-on-year comparisons. Financial Services sector has largest demand. |
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