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    Another MVL new company question

    Thanks for the advice. would be happy to go brolly and put all into LTD pension if possible, didn't realise I could use a brolly and not take salary. I have already asked MVL online about distribution. like I said putting as much into existing LTD pension and not withdrawing salary would be...
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    Another MVL new company question

    Closed the LTD a year ago via MVL to take a perm job. Have now been offered ad hoc (2 -5 days per month) contractor work (outside IR 35) which I can do on a weekend / evenings etc. Plan would be to build up funds in the LTD and not withdraw a salary / dividends (maybe pension contributions)...
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    Contracting but living in spain with a uk Ltd company.

    Agree with the previous reply. Stay a UK resident etc, which is what I do, (live in Spain but contract in the UK)
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    HMRC IR35 contract review service

    I am a member of the IPSE, I spoke to them already, I'll speak to them again. This will be fine, as at least I have done what the client wanted...
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    HMRC IR35 contract review service

    Client has told me the only thing they will expect is HMRC review... So I starting the process and will see what happens.....
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    HMRC IR35 contract review service

    Many thanks. I will send over the IR35 forum meetings and highlight the contract review statement. Makes very interesting reading. At the moment all I have done is contract HMRC and ask what information they require for a review...
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    HMRC IR35 contract review service

    I am contracting for a public sector client (via my own LTD) and was requested last year to prove my IR35 status. I obtained a review for Qdos and was deemed outside IR35. Now the client has informed me they no longer accept 3rd party reviews and I have to obtain a HMRC review. So basically...
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    European Accountant Needed

    Hi, Can anybody recommend a European / UK accountant? I have been living and working in Spain for the last few years and soon will be contracting in the UK again but still living in Spain. My previous UK accountant has no experience in Spanish tax etc... Thanks, DGA
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    My accountant...

    Is there a good time to change accountants?? I am half way through my company year and the accountants I have contacted so far want to charge me for the 6 months I have already traded, so I will be paying twice for this period...
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    Too much money in the bank...

    I am in the same position. My plan is to take a large dividend and use the money to pay off a nice chunk of the mortgage. I believe the paying the extra tax on the dividends is better than paying intestest on the mortgage given the state of the mortgage market at the moment...
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    Experience with ITECS?

    Has anybody used ITECS in Holland?
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    Switzerland Rates

    I have the chance of a role in Geneva paying £500 per day (1150 CHF) the agent is telling me I will take home roughly 14,500 CHF per month after tax. Does this seem a good rate? What about cost of living etc. Would appreciate any comments...
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    Childcare vouchers

    My LTD company provides childcare vouchers of £50 to a company employee.
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    LTD company property purchase

    I would be looking at keeping the property long term, min 5 years.. Yes the property would be rented.
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    LTD company property purchase

    What are peoples thoughts on buying property (UK or overseas) through the LTD company? I have asked my accountant, but just wanted other contractors views. Thanks in advance.

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