Hi, new to this forum and the first thing i want to know is how long does sc clearance take, I need this for a job thats been offered, the company that made the offer is actualy my sponser. This seems to be taking ages and have currently been waiting 7 weeks. Any help or opinions would be welcome. Thanks in advance.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
How long
Collapse
X
-
-
You may want to read the FAQs above but I think the answer is how long is a piece of string. The FAQ mentions an example taking 6 months but I'm sure that was the exception and not the rule.Originally posted by nik55 View PostHi, new to this forum and the first thing i want to know is how long does sc clearance take, I need this for a job thats been offered, the company that made the offer is actualy my sponser. This seems to be taking ages and have currently been waiting 7 weeks. Any help or opinions would be welcome. Thanks in advance.merely at clientco for the entertainment -
It does tend to vary a lot, I think it can take 2 weeks, but it has taken me 6 months to get SC clearance.Originally posted by eek View PostYou may want to read the FAQs above but I think the answer is how long is a piece of string. The FAQ mentions an example taking 6 months but I'm sure that was the exception and not the rule.Comment
-
Took about 3 weeks for BC for me but then about 2 months before full SC came through.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
-
Am really glad I put the time and effort in to make a stickied thread covering all aspects of SC clearance
'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Simple Assessment letters: How ex-Personal Service Companies are on HMRC’s radar Yesterday 12:16
- HMRC leaves 37,000 contractors’ nil-liability question in the air Yesterday 07:42
- Pay 2% to protect a ‘loan’. Settle it for 1–2%? The contractor debt mystery deepens Sep 10 06:30
- Napkin, anyone, for your next IT contract? Sep 9 06:11
- 52 contractors told us what they think of Andy Burnham. Basically: not much, yet. Sep 8 06:02
- Budget 2026: what UK housing needs (and doesn’t) Sep 7 06:52
- Who the hell is Ethica Resolve — and is it ethical? Sep 4 10:42
- Contractor limited company pension contributions: how to extract profit tax-efficiently? Sep 4 07:44
- The weird, the wonderful and the genuinely useful: what contractors get wrong about expenses Sep 3 06:00
- Right to Work changes from October 2026: a contractor’s explainer Sep 2 15:46

Comment