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What is an umbrella company?
Contractor umbrellas companies
…on and decide which one is best for starting your contracting career. Explains what umbrella companies are and…
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Mitigating Tax
Tax Issues
…u are missing out on huge tax savings. If you are contracting outside and don’t have a pension, you are missing…
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Personal and Company Taxation
Tax Issues
…llowances, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott. When contracting inside, employer's National Insurance contributio…
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Agency Negotiation
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…ly the start of negotiations. Contractors new to contracting can get confused between different sets of regula… …? Agencies are often reluctant to change standard contracts as they see this as an unnecessary cost. However,… …in? Contractors can ask for higher rates during a contract, but prospects of success depend on their negotia…
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Renewals
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…d clients to ensure that they don't get too short contracts or too short renewals. Agents like to force thro… …A contractor asks advice about renewing a contract 2 months early with no rate rise. Contractor Doct…
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Contract search
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…oger Sinclair of Egos. Contractors may be able to contract direct with clients after introduction by a recru…
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Disputes with Clients/Agencies
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…Restrictive convenants often figure in agency contracts. But the agent cannot use them as a bargaining to… …s expect you to train their staff as part of your contract. If you had never agreed to this then you don't h…
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Expenses
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…penses status, but only under certain conditions. Contracting and contractors have been around for a few decade… …s rule and explains the rules in detail. When the contract being offered involves working abroad where do yo…
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Financial set up
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…vised to wait and see. Contractors starting a new contracting career and incorporating a company can sell perso… …ore’s James Abbott The implications of employment contracts for limited company contractors are explained by… …Don't be late and lose the contract. Make sure you set your company up or join an umb…
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Finishing contracting
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…permanent position at the company where they are contracting. If you’re short of work, you can claim JSA provi… …ay slightly complicate your tax situation. When a contract is terminated, umbrella company contractors remai…
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