Agency are forcing me to be paid by Managed Services Co.

[Turion]

Hi,

Can they do this? I've just accepted a new contract in Belgium and Progressive the agent require me to be paid via Connexion Europe who charge a whopping 5% of my monthly invoice! Can they force me to go down this route? I have a Limited UK company already and so wish to use that for my 6 mths abroad. Any thoughts?

Thanks ;-)

No, for 6 months you should stay ltd co to reduce admin burden. For longer period, go off-shore. Once you're visible to a foriegn tax authority they never let go. In fact many overseas contractors use ltd co or off-shore invoicing for years without problems. This is standard practice in Belgium. Agent wants his kick back from management co. Remember this - The tax man will only attack what he can see. Stay invisible - stay safe. As always DYOR