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Docusign
The agency has informed that they will need me to electronically sign the contract using Docusign. They have also given me an option of signing a paper copy instead. The agency's arguments is that with docusign the process will be quick (instant) whereas we will need to post or scan/email back...- mekool
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Starting before signing the contract
Ok folks, I have got the Limited company sorted and have engaged an accountant. The formal contract arrived by email today, I told the agency that I will be getting the contract reviewed. I have gone back to them to remove some of the opt-out clauses which they have sneaked-in (another thread...- mekool
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Agency confusing between Working Time Directive & Conduct of Employment Agencies Act
Contractor vs Consultant Contractor vs Consultant Another bit confusing me is the use of term Contractor and Consultant in the contract document. From what I have gathered reading the contract, Contractor means - My Limited Company Consultant means - Me Is this a fairly standard use of...- mekool
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Agency confusing between Working Time Directive & Conduct of Employment Agencies Act
Agency confusing between Working Time Directive & Conduct of Employment Agencies Act I have received a formal contract from the agency now and have been reviewing it (I haven't signed it yet), I will submit it to QDOS tomorrow, but so far I noticed that the agency has been deliberately trying...- mekool
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Agency needs copy of passport - “Opt Out” of the Conduct of Employment Agencies 2003
Thanks very much. Yes, checking the eligibility to work is fine, but the agency tells me that -- "As you will not be opting out, could you please send a scanned copy of your passport. "- mekool
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Cater Allen vs HSBC/Santander Business banking
I have been suggested Cater Allen by an accountant. But, looking at some recent threads here it seems that they are not as good now as they were previously. The accountant has mentioned that if I go with Cater Allen then they will have view only rights to my account and I will not need to send...- mekool
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Limited company registered address - Accountant's address?
I have seen some company formation websites and accountant's websites mentioning that it is best to give the limited company's registered address as accountant's address as this will be good for privacy and identity protection. Is it wise to do this? Will there be a problem with the banks...- mekool
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CapitalCity vs InTouch
I have spoken to InTouch and they look alright to me, apart from the fact that if I have to take a break from contracting for a few months (finding new contract or other circumstances), they will continue charging me. They have an annual plan which is slightly lower accountancy fee, but there is...- mekool
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Agency needs copy of passport - “Opt Out” of the Conduct of Employment Agencies 2003
CapitalCity vs InTouch CapitalCity vs InTouch Yes, the offer is on the table and I need to move things fast at my end.- mekool
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Agency needs copy of passport - “Opt Out” of the Conduct of Employment Agencies 2003
I have told the agency that I don't want to “Opt Out” of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003. They have now asked me for a copy of my passport. I am happy to send them a copy but just want to know if there are any implications of sending it to them...- mekool
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Need to start on Tuesday, Limited company+VAT+Bank A/C set-up
I went for a interview and was introduced to a few people and he was one of them and it was his last day. He was also from the same agency as me.- mekool
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Need to start on Tuesday, Limited company+VAT+Bank A/C set-up
Some very good info here, thank very much everyone..very helpful and very much appreciated. Things have progressed ahead, I may not be able to start on Tuesday as I want to get things done correctly and not sign up anything haste. (1) When I mentioned to the agent that I wish not to opt-out...- mekool
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Need to start on Tuesday, Limited company+VAT+Bank A/C set-up
I have done some more search on the forum and have found answers to some of the questions, here is what I am left with: (1) How do I avoid the “Opt Out” of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003. It is very much in the contract and if I ask the agency to...- mekool
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Need to start on Tuesday, Limited company+VAT+Bank A/C set-up
I want to post a few questions on some content which I do not understand in contract template document from the agency, am I allowed to copy and paste? I will of course remove any personal information (there is none anyway as this is just a template).- mekool
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