Anyone contracted there ? How quickly can you get a visa ( B-1/B-2 ? ) after an offer from a client ? I assume most US agents demand on working through a US LTD?
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You can't contract there.
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MFWhat happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions! -
B1/B2 visas are business visit visas not work permits. You need a H1-B which is more akin to the UK Tier 2 permit. As MF said, there is no US equiv. of the UK Tier 1 (formerly HSMP) permit.
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Yep, that's free market economics US styleee.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostYou can't contract there.
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MFAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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...and if you could would you want to be taxable on worldwide income in the US even if you don't live there?
I consider not having a US visa or a green card a privilege.
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I get my visa completed 12 months from now.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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you can if you have a visa or carry out the work offshore, with a 0% state tax and minimal fed tax after you have gains of more than 100k.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostYou can't contract there.
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>>taxable on worldwide income in the US even if you don't live there?
there is an $85k exemption if you apply for it if you can prove you live overseas - there is a dual agreement with the UK so you dont get double taxed -
the UK also taxes you on worldwide income even if you don't live there - and I don't believe there are any exemptions .Comment
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Huh? How so?Originally posted by Fishface View Post
the UK also taxes you on worldwide income even if you don't live there - and I don't believe there are any exemptions .And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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What??Originally posted by Fishface View Postyou can if you have a visa or carry out the work offshore, with a 0% state tax and minimal fed tax after you have gains of more than 100k.
>>taxable on worldwide income in the US even if you don't live there?
there is an $85k exemption if you apply for it if you can prove you live overseas - there is a dual agreement with the UK so you dont get double taxed -
the UK also taxes you on worldwide income even if you don't live there - and I don't believe there are any exemptions .
What about dual taxation treaties?"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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