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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the February 2008 edition of our Contractor NewsCast. Smiles and tears in three IR35 cases last month. Contractors are still threatened by the Agency Workers Directive, and in next months Budget we should see the extent of the dreaded Income Shifting Legislation. Our features this month concern contract renewals – nope, agents can’t renew you automatically, but they must still pay you if you are still working whilst waiting to sign a renewal.
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Contractor Loses £99,000 in IR35 Case
A contractor has lost an IR35 ruling that will cost his company £99,000. He was ruled 'part and parcel' of the end-client, being a full-fledged member of the client's teams and even having spot-checks.
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Brown Expected To Change Position on Agency Workers Directive
Under pressure from 100 MPs on the Agency Workers Directive, Brown may change his stance and hurt contractors again.
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Association of Employment Management Companies is Good for Contractors
A slew of applications have arrived for the Association of Employment Management Companies, a trade organisation for umbrella companies which will ensure contractors find safe and reliable partners. |
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What are You Doing About Income Shifting Rules?
The income shifting rules will be upon us with little delay, probably in spite of all efforts like this one in the House of Commons. What are you doing about them? |
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 Contractors Between Contracts Still Get Paid |
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When your first contract runs out, and you're still working on renegotiating it or renewing it with the same client, you still get paid for your work. |
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 Contracting Abroad - The Basics |
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UK contractors who seek work abroad should be conscious of visa and tax requirements. Preparing well for all the paperwork can save you time and trouble as can working with an international umbrella company. |
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 Can the Agent Renew My Contract Automatically? |
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An agent cannot renew your contract unless there is a clause in it that allows for automatic renewal. |
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 Contractor Calculator Market Report, February 2008 |
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Strong growth in January for IT, and engineering with construction also increasing demand. The British economy is already seeing daylight as the credit crunch darkness is dissipated. |
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