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Currently a sole trader agent says I need to operate through a umbrella or ltd co.

Thanks for your advice guys. That's difficult to judge, this contract will only be for 3 months and I don't know how often they will come around. It sounds like the umbrella route will be easier, but the ltd route my be better in the long run. I also want to create some patents in future and...
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- Oct 24, 2011
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Currently a sole trader agent says I need to operate through a umbrella or ltd co.

Hi, I'm a complete noob at this. In the past I've just written contracts for clients and it's been easy. This is my first time operating though an agent. I don't really understand why I have to go this route other than it's something to do with gov regulation. This is the email he sent me...
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- Oct 23, 2011
- Replies: 45
- Forum: Accounting / Legal

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