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    Trading LTD offset earnings to holding company / separate investment company

    Thanks, a certain amount is already allocated to pensions. This is setup for more immediate returns, I'm still young !
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    Trading LTD offset earnings to holding company / separate investment company

    Guys, I am currently piling up a significant amount in my main contracting ltd and looking to offshoot this into a separate ltd with SIC codes for stock dealing and an SPV Ltd for property acquisitions. My online accountant (named after a certain jungle animal) has advised against using a...
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    contractor investment options

    Well I've been contracting for 10 years, just not in the UK so that's not really an issue ...
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    contractor investment options

    Hi Guys, I have recently started contracting in the uk and I am looking to minimize my tax liabilities. I am a director of my limited company and only employee (Owner/director). I am working contracts and plan not to take a salary over 8331 out of the company. I have a build up of savings so I...
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    Truth : Contract Job offer then budget withdrawl

    Well, a call one hour after the interview on the Friday @ 5pm saying they would like to make an offer. Called me just so I could enjoy the weekend ...
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    Truth : Contract Job offer then budget withdrawl

    Does anyone have any idea what's going on in the Software dev contractor market at the moment. I've secured two HMRC roles on the Friday, only to have to positions withdrawn on the Monday due to budgeting reasons. Agencies of course promise I'm guaranteed a role as the end client love me but...
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    Moving to the UK, prescreen Contract for IR35, LTD setup for efficient tax retention

    Hi all, I have been contracting in Germany recently, but alas it seems the market is quiet at the moment. I now need to turn my sights to the UK as the market is hopping. I am an Irish national. With regards contracts, when I receive one from a recruitment agency that they state is 'outside...
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    UK Contractor in Germany: Using UK Payroll management companies , high net retention

    It seems like its difficult to find transparency regarding this. Some companies state that you need to pay full tax with minimal expenses ~55% retention, whereas others have magic solutions (non repayable loan, claim all expenses (rent,lunch,transport,etc)
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    UK Contractor in Germany: Using UK Payroll management companies , high net retention

    I am a software developer contracting in Germany. When considering the job, I spoke with the payroll provider recommended by the recruitment agency to discover how much net retention I would have. The example I was provided (76%) was based off of a high expenses figure which is by no means...

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