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Expenses
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…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
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…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
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…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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First timers
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…a permanent employee who is considering part time contracting. Supply and demand drives the market for contract… …skills and experience will always be able to find contracts. Answers the question from a permanent employee o… …need to hand in their notice before applying for contract positions. Contractor Doctor offers advice to a p…
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Holidays
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…How do you take time off when contracting? Contractors don’t receive sick pay or get paid f… …bstitute for time off that can’t be taken between contracts. Umbrella companies, like any employer, should pa… …work due to a pre-existing condition. Unless your contract specifies that you are expected to have periods o…
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IR35
Contractor Doctor Q+A
…ing a substitute means you could enjoy 3 years of contracting, according to HMRC’s business entity tests. Contr… …lace, or the fact that you have several different contracts affect your status? Accepting a retainer payment… …ctors hiring other contractors to help complete a contract may be genuinely substituting and so outside. Con…
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Holidays
Contracting
…to consider regarding holidays and time off when contracting. Is the client in breach of contract by forcing a… …off when contracting. Is the client in breach of contract by forcing a contractor to take time off? It depe…
Category: Contracting

Job Search
Contracting
…lained. Advice and guidance on securing lucrative contracts. Contractor Doctor explains the factors when cons… …The contract search process explained. Advice and guidance on…
Category: Contracting

Mortgages
Contracting
…why it's a very bad idea. Getting a mortgage when contracting does not have to be painful…
Category: Contracting

Payment Structures, Finances
Contracting
…t expenses are allowed to be claimed when you are contracting. This article lists the on going responsibilities…
Category: Contracting