Contractor 101, end of 1st term!

[Goya]

I do need to work on supplying the client with such things as Statements of work, project plans, etc.

As I'm in a techie role (got the contract due to knowledge of a piece of network management software), I can see this being a bit tricky & will have to put a bit of thought into it

It's not like I've a specific task of writing code in a set time. I'm here as a project resource & have a number of concurrent projects running, with a varying degree of input required from me.

As for CP, I did opt out. I wasn't pressured to opt out, but CP where keener to mention the benefits of opting out than opting in. Regarding the VAT, my first invoice raised by CP on my behalf was missing the VAT (with bold text on the invoice saying there was no need for VAT to be invoiced). As I am VAT registered, I deemed invoicing for VAT a requirement. It took a few months to sort this out.

[dmini]

Regarding the VAT, my first invoice raised by CP on my behalf was missing the VAT (with bold text on the invoice saying there was no need for VAT to be invoiced). As I am VAT registered, I deemed invoicing for VAT a requirement. It took a few months to sort this out.

Whenever I start a new contract when I fax in my first invoice / timesheet I always send a copy of my VAT certificate - even if I have already supplied to the agency.
Yes I know it's not necessary, I know we shouldn't have to do it BUT it resolves most of the issues around the "your contact forgot to pass it to this dept" etc. My gut feeling is that its due to some contractors trying to rip people off for VAT and not being registered - pocketing an extra 17% in the process.

[To BI or not to BI?]

Whenever I start a new contract when I fax in my first invoice / timesheet I always send a copy of my VAT certificate - even if I have already supplied to the agency.
Yes I know it's not necessary, I know we shouldn't have to do it BUT it resolves most of the issues around the "your contact forgot to pass it to this dept" etc. My gut feeling is that its due to some contractors trying to rip people off for VAT and not being registered - pocketing an extra 17% in the process.

Surely that shouldn't be necessary if you have your VAT reg. no. written in your invoice...