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Is it legal to work on a second contract, while you are already working on one?
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostIf he/she is from outside the EU and working via an umbrella company then the chances are that arrangement is illegal never mind taking a second contract.Comment
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Originally posted by sunnyboy View Postoh yes...and i pay tax in UK...through a payroll management company...
I do have friends from South Africa and Ghana doing the same and I know the limitations of the system. The problem is that the UK visa system is massively over subscribed and massively abused"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostThere are lots of people tax but this does not mean that the work arrangement is legal. Normally, a work permit would be sponsored, or a company transfer visa or you would have a visa for “highly skilled” workers status in which case you would be free to move from employer to employer. However, none of the visas are indented to be used to work under umbrella companies.
I do have friends from South Africa and Ghana doing the same and I know the limitations of the system. The problem is that the UK visa system is massively over subscribed and massively abusedComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostHowever, none of the visas are indented to be used to work under umbrella companies.Comment
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Originally posted by sunnyboy View Postoh yes...and i pay tax in UK...through a payroll management company...Originally posted by sunnyboy View PostI am working in germany for which i have a work visa...but I can travel wherever in EU...
I don't know how German visas work, but I highly suspect that you have a Schengen visa - and you need to look up the rules for that. It basically allows you to travel (for the purpose of your business or for leisure) in countries signed up to the Schengen agreement: the UK is NOT one of them (I'm guessing you have a chance to work in the UK; why else would you be on a UK site?).
It is not permission to work around Europe for different companies: in fact that would give you equal status with a European citizen - which you are not - and for that reason it's not allowed.
You are a 'guest worker' in whichever country gave you your job and work permit (ie. Germany) - when that employment comes to an end, you are expected to leave and return to your 'home' country. IANAL but I think what you are doing is not going to be legal.Oh, I’m sorry….I seem to be lost. I was looking for the sane side of town. I’d ask you for directions, but I have a feeling you’ve never been there and I’d be wasting my time.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostHSMP visa allows to do that without problems, or start your own company, or just be permanent employee."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by sunnyboy View PostNo I am not British/EU
I am working in germany for which i have a work visa...but I can travel wherever in EU...
but the other client is in another EU country and has an urgent requirement for only a week...
So I think I can go there, do the job, come back in a week...and noone will notice when I came and went :-p
If you are caught, you may find that you are blacklisted from the Schengen zone altogether. And good riddance for abusing the system.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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