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Anyone use SJD insolvency services?
The SJD insolvency charge mentioned above is accurate, as I've just been quoted by them. My current accountant is part of the SJD Group and there is a fee for using an alternative liquidator... well actually they waive this fee if you use SJD. I'm still considering going with MVL Online...- earningacrust
- Post #5
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Anyone doing interim management roles?
I'm an interim manager, currently "Head of IT" but last role was an "IT Director". All within IR35 but the day rate is increased to offset the costs compared with working outside IR35. Unfortunately you still always report into someone. In my case, typically the CEO or CFO who are genuine...- earningacrust
- Post #7
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Multiple FSCS Protected Accounts
1. Certainly in the last few years I've opened up new deposit accounts to avoid individual balances exceeding £85k. 2. Yes. Or check sites like MoneysavingExpert who have a tool to check this- earningacrust
- Post #10
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Paid via PayPal from Canada
I use a business PayPal account regularly to receive payments from international customers. I simply add a line to their invoice stating "If paying via Paypal (other than mass payments), an additional fee of X% is due to cover the costs of processing the payment." I then calculate the Paypal...- earningacrust
- Post #17
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Invoice Payments ALWAYS late
Pretty much everyone who goes direct has to spend a lot of time chasing payments. A lot of the larger clients in particular have accounts payable departments who revel in not paying until the 2nd or 3rd demand. 30 day payment terms, even if paid a week later is still pretty good. In...- earningacrust
- Post #10
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Leaving the flat VAT rate scheme criteria
When HMRC spot that your turnover has exceeded £230k based on your past VAT returns, you'll get a letter from them telling you that your Company needs to leave the flat rate scheme. They usually keep you on the flat rate scheme until the end of your existing VAT period. Then you will need to...- earningacrust
- Post #12
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Contract negotiation query...
++1. and as a Contract PM in London with your experience, you should be asking for at least £450+ per day.- earningacrust
- Post #37
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Budget 2012
A lot of contractors manage both permies and other Contractors - as a Project Manager I do this all the time. I wouldn't consider myself integral or fundamental to the organisation though. It'll be interesting to see the government's definition of the word. I don't have the final say in the...- earningacrust
- Post #32
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
