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    Umbrella recommendations

    Not recommended by my accountant, as my current LTD is still in the process of being closed. HMRC may look at this as an attempt at tax evasion (closing down a company for the sole reason or realizing profits with minimum taxation). I don't need the attention.
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    Umbrella recommendations

    I recently closed down my LTD. However, unexpectedly I am finding myself back in the contracting world for a short term. Does anyone have recommendations for a good umbrella company? I am looking for good service, quick response times, do not dawdle with payments and as little NI and Tax as...
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    Umbrella recommendations

    I recently closed down my LTD. However, unexpectedly I am finding myself back in the contracting world for a short term. Does anyone have recommendations for a good umbrella company? I am looking for good service, quick response times, do not dawdle with payments and as little NI and Tax as...
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    Working before contract was signed. What are my options?

    All's well that ends well All's well that ends well Just to let everyone know - downloaded the sample PCG contract yesterday, filled it in, got it approved by B&C and got the agency to sign it. Lessons learnt: Never start working without a signed contract. Use the PCG resources afforded by...
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    Working before contract was signed. What are my options?

    As blacjac pointed out, I have indeed told them in email and have their agreement to this in their reply. So, there is no implicit agreement to the contract. Which still leaves me working without a contract... The client is pushing the agency to get things sorted and they seem to think that it...
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    Working before contract was signed. What are my options?

    malvolio: Thanks for the advice. I know that starting before signing the contract was not the best move (understatement...), but I was really keen on starting to work, as I have not been working in several months. The contract only started this week, so not much has been lost in time or money...
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    Working before contract was signed. What are my options?

    Hi, I have started working a new contract prior to signing anything, under an understanding with the agency that I will work without a contract until it clears (or is negotiated to clear) IR35. It was assumed by both sides that only minor corrections will be required. Call me an optimist...

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