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Contractor doctor: how do I work for a us-based company from the uk?
If you have your own limited company, then working for a US-based company is no different from working for one over here.
…which you might find useful. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 10 Sept 2007

Contractor doctor: can I contract direct if the agent is uncooperative?
If an agent who has contracted with you in the past refuses to handle your contract renewal, go straight to the client.
…ght to prevent you from working. If the agent you contracted with originally refuses to handle the contract, t… …responsible for your losses. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …ay and won't be back until after my end date. The contracts team at the client site say that I wont be able t… …m having a dispute with my agency. I am due for a contract renewal with the client and everything has been a…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 13 Sept 2007

Contractor doctor: how can I chase a large debt - over £50k?
An agency has failed to pay a contractor for three months and owes them £50K. It's not a small claim, under £5k. We explain the process for collecting the money.
…ge. Still Working For the Agency If you are still contracting with the agency, the current client may be the on… …rom a legal point of you, you are terminating the contract on the basis of a breach of contract, and this me…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 18 Sept 2007

Contractor doctor: how often should I change contracts?
Contractor Doctor explains the factors when considering how long to stay at a client site.
…nth Expenses Rule . Many contractors initially go contracting because they want varied projects to work on rath… …How often do you think contractors should change contracts and move on to another client? Thanks [Name suppl… …Dear Contractor Doctor, I’ve been in my first contract for a year and a half, and the client wants me to…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 21 Mar 2007

Contractor doctor: how do holidays work when contracting?
How do you take time off when contracting?
…not change due to holidays taken because you are contracted between certain dates, rather than for a set numb… …al threat of redundancy and considering a move to contracting. I have no idea what the implications are and hav… …o you have to organise your holidays "in-between" contracts? (Assuming of course that you can get back-to-bac… …k-to-back ones). Say for example, I got offered a contract next week but I have holidays booked up within th…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 26 Mar 2007

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?
…when it comes to negotiation. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …, since they are asking you to go abroad. For new contracts the relocation costs would be expected to be cove… …based in London and have been offered a 2 months contract in Holland. As I would need to be relocating for…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Fri, 04 May 2007

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?
…Dear Contractor Doctor, I've been contracting since September 2005 through a contract company s… …given department, or with different departmental contracts makes no difference. What it means is that you ma… …e been contracting since September 2005 through a contract company supplying services to one of their client…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 09 May 2007

Contractor doctor: am I too old for contracting?
A permanent employee considers contracting but is worried if ageism exists in the contract world.
…y project management. I’m thinking of maybe going contracting to earn more money but am now concerned whether I… …erience puts you in a very good position to get a contract in project management. Kind regards Contractor Do…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Fri, 11 May 2007

Contractor doctor: is renting a home near the contract site an allowable expense?
Contractors who rent a place to live near where they are working can deduct almost all expenses if the accomodation they are renting isn't their principal place of residence.
…any other reason in connection with your computer contracting activities. The property may not be used in pensi… …o rent somewhere short term nearer to the current contract. Is the rent an allowable expense? What about oth…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 04 Jun 2007

Contractor doctor: can I claim food expenses and without receipts?
A contractor enquiries if they can claim for unreciepted food expenses.
…e towards agencies who do it. Good Luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 07 Jun 2007