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Australian contractors temporarily coming to the UK to work – tax and expenses issues
Australian contractors coming to the UK to contract may need expert advice to navigate the double-taxation treaty, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
…’s site and receipted subsistence can be claimed. IR35, income splitting and spouses tax affairs “The ev… …ject to Australian tax laws. Clearly, operating a contracting business across more than one tax jurisdiction, w… …nal tax affairs, depending on the length of their contracts, the nationality and place of permanent home of t… …Contractors coming from Australia to contract may fall foul of double-taxation treaties if they…
Category: Articles: Expat | Thu, 07 Oct 2010

Contractor Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) – how they worked
Contractors used Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) as offshore tax solutions until legislation removing the tax benefits was introduced in December 2010.
…rs were classed as employees paying tax via PAYE, IR35 legislation ceased to be applicable to them. Cont… …irs of the trust. The solution provider took over contracts with the agency or client, so that the contractor…
Category: Articles: Contractor Offshore Solutions | Tue, 08 Mar 2011

IR35 - the appeal process
If you are deemed caught by IR35 by the Inland Revenue you can appeal the decision.
…a Notice of Decision – which says whether you are IR35 free or not. 3. The Contractor has 30 days to app…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 23 Mar 2000

How contractors should prepare for financial services screening
It's important to understand the process of financial services screening as it is becoming impossible to work in the sector without it.
…handy for other uses like proving you are outside IR35. ''You don't know how often I hear: ''It's all at… …achieve. Doing short-term assignments is part of contracting, and if you keep all the paperwork from all your… …work in financial services, so even a three-month contract with one bank will be followed by a new police ch…
Category: Articles: Job Search | Thu, 06 Sept 2007

Moving from permanent to contracting - case study 4
We interview a first time contractor in Project Management who shares his experience of moving into contracting for the first time.
…tacted me out of the blue. Q) How did you address IR35 issues? My wife (a qualified solicitor) and I pou… …nagement who shares his experience of moving into contracting for the first time. Interview Q) How long had you… …Luckily an agent phoned me out of the blue for a contract position which was perfect for me. After an inter…
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 26 Jul 2006

Effective contracting skills and experience keep contractors in well-paid contracts
“Contracting skills” are a combination of those commercial and business skills plus experience that are needed to secure regular, well-paid contracts.
…or daily contract rate , and to negotiate out any IR35 -unfriendly clauses in the contract. Contractors… …ost successful. By applying this mindset to their contracting, they’re likely to have a greater chance of secur… …chance of securing an ongoing stream of lucrative contracts. According to Contractor Calculator CEO Dave Chap… …ees, and contractors need to tailor the CV to the contract on offer so that their CV matches exactly what th…
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 31 Aug 2017

Contractor umbrella companies and their contractors’ employment rights
Contractors who work through an umbrella company can have the same employment rights as permanent employees, confirms Derek Kelly of Parasol.
…ompany contractors , whether inside or outside of IR35 , have no employment rights with their client – t… …port, stability and benefits that limited company contracting does not, yet giving contractors more flexibility… …increased minimum payments when they are not in a contract and statutory redundancy pay. In return, however,…
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Wed, 19 Nov 2008

Reasons and practicalities of moving from an umbrella to a limited company
Discusses the reasons and steps to take to move from an umbrella arrangement to a limited company.
…nce To run the company you will need to: Consider IR35 issues Update your records Invoice your clients C… …You may have started contracting through an umbrella company and now want to conti… …will be difficult to transfer an existing running contract from an umbrella company to a new limited company…
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Thu, 18 Jan 2018

Contractor Doctor: I am being harassed by a client’s employee – what are my rights?
Contractors have no employment rights but, according to David Royden of Laytons Solicitors, the do have the right to a healthy and safe workplace.
…world, ‘I am an employee’, which could put their IR35 status is serious jeopardy. “The contractor in th… …ed or effectively dealt with. Good luck with your contracting. Contractor Doctor… …cording to Royden, many contractor and consultant contracts include clauses that place an obligation on the c… …Dear Contractor Doctor, I recently started a contract and have been teamed with someone who has serious…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 16 Sept 2008

Pensions for contractors with a limited company
Income from limited companies can go straight into pension funds for serious tax advantages.
…nd you are a higher rate tax payer, not caught by IR35 . You can either put the £100 into a pension, or…
Category: Articles: Pensions | Tue, 07 Apr 2009