Do recruitment agencies have to let you use a limited company if you want to?
- 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!
Limited Company Question
Collapse
X
-
-
-
-
-
err, umm, not sure."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
-
No. They don't have to do business with you at all.
It could be a condition of the end client. I think it was Barclays Capital who only allowed Ltd, no umbrellas but that was sometime back.
I'd push them on specifically why and if it isn't driven by the client threaten to walk away. They'll most likely change their tune.Comment
-
What would you propose to do if they didn't?Originally posted by Kappa View PostDo recruitment agencies have to let you use a limited company if you want to?Comment
-
It works both ways, they can choose not to work with you and can’t force you to work for them and you can choose to walk away and not work with them.
The terms are a negotiation, we should all be well versed in how not to negotiate after watching brexit go on for years.
It reminds me of that goodfella’s line “they didn’t think to ask and I didn’t think to say” classicApparently you can’t follow anyone


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
- Contracting Awards 2026 opens for entries — with new AI category Today 07:26
- Contractors, beware these four traps in the UK’s Statutory Residence Test Yesterday 00:23
- ‘Stable’ IT contractor demand moved near growth in February 2026 Mar 10 06:49
- What is a tax-efficient salary for 2026/27 as a limited company director? Mar 9 06:23
- Why the McCann Review is the latest failure of the Loan Charge scandal Mar 6 06:53
- What did Spring Statement 2026 say about mortgages? Mar 5 07:29
- Rachel Reeves overlooks contractors in ‘thin’ Spring Statement 2026 Mar 4 07:15
- Spring Statement 2026: chancellor’s full speech Mar 3 21:03
- Unlike today’s ‘boring’ Spring Statement 2026, Make Work Pay is transformative for contractors Mar 3 07:45
- Here’s Joint & Several Liability’s big misconception, and 5 key risks Mar 2 06:59

Comment