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[wohmum]

Hi all,

much to my surprise I have just landed myself a first contract through a freidn of a friend of a friend...

my partner has a limited company which has been runnign for some years so obviously I want to use that for my contract too.

question is ( and it's probably very naive!) is how do I sort out a contract ? and can I go it alone or do I need an agency ? nd if so, can you recommend any good ones?

Heeelpppp!

[KentPhilip]

Unless the client is dodgy (i.e. might not pay you) then best to avoid an agency and deal direct (why pay 15% to an agency for nothing back). Also lack of agency will allow you to tailor the contract better to avoid IR35.

Who needs a contract? Just google "contract" and buy one for £15.
Better still cash-in-hand Arthur.

[Jaws]

The PCG website has some draft contracts available for free.

http://www.pcg.org.uk/cms/index.php?...136&Itemid=153

[achilles]

No, go directly, you don't need an agency. It is always preferable to avoid agencies if you can because it simplifies matters.