Contractor doctor: am I too old for contracting?
A permanent employee considers contracting but is worried if ageism exists in the contract world.
Contractor doctor: can you clarify the 24 month expense rules?
A contractor requires some clarification on the 24 month expense rules. At what point does the rule kick in, and can the 24 month clock be reset with a new contract?
Contractor doctor: is it acceptable to ask for relocation expenses?
When the contract being offered involves working abroad where do you stand with regard to charging relocation expenses?
Contractor doctor: how do holidays work when contracting?
How do you take time off when contracting?
Contractor doctor: how often should I change contracts?
Contractor Doctor explains the factors when considering how long to stay at a client site.
Contractor doctor: can investigations be avoided by closing my company?
Can closing your Limited Company or making it dormant protect you from Inland Revenue investigations?
Contractor doctor: do I have to pay employers and employees NI when using an umbrella?
Do you have to pay employers NI out of your contracting income? The answer is yes or no, depending on IR35 status and public/private sector working.
Contractor doctor: are restrictive contract clauses enforceable?
Are clauses restricting working directly with the client enforceable in a court of law?
Contractor doctor: can I get financial protection against an IR35 investigation?
How can a contractor protect themselves financially against an investigation.
Contractor doctor: are agencies legally bound to reveal contract margins?
When negotiating rates, it is useful to know the margin the agency is charging. But do they have to tell you?