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Brussels contract quick Q
Exactly what I did, I had an umbrella (DJ COlom & Co) and submitted expenses each month. Was no problem, great place to work.- scot
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Lloyds in Wythenshawe
I worked at another Lloyds location and visited Wythenshawe a couple of times, its not that bad a building actually inside but the area is the pits. No car parking unless you get there at 7am and if you have to park on a street, be prepared for damage.- scot
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Europe-wide Car insurance
I insure my car with LV and I am allowed like for like cover in Europe for max 18 days per trip. I have clarified the 'for travel' clause and they say you cannot and will not use the cover for business travel but you will be covered for social, domestic and commuting as in the UK. You will not...- scot
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Working away from home
I've worked abroad a fair amount of time, 5 years in Brussels for one and I am about to go abroad again. Sure its not nice being away from family etc but its all about working for a better quality of life for when you are home and when you will come back for good. My experience is that abroad...- scot
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Bin Ltd co ?
Think I'll stay with my LTD co, I retain control and I can sleep at night but thanks for the thoughts.- scot
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Fees not invoiced
Thanks , no chance I'd want to do anything dodgy , just didnt want the funds to get 'locked' in the old company somehow.- scot
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Fees not invoiced
I did a bit of work for a friend of mine and it paid him pretty hansomly and he has given me a share. I never invoiced this but I want to put the money into the company , how do I do it ? On another issue, I am about to be paid a bonus on a contract coming to an end that was invoiced but I dont...- scot
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Hotels
Sorry if this has been posted somewhere already but when I am working abroad, can I put my hotels and flights as travel expenses and am I allowed a per day expense for meals etc all saving TAX ?- scot
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Bin Ltd co ?
It's offshore,Jersey,and loan based. My accountant suggested it and he's been pretty straight so far. Thanks for the replies.- scot
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Bin Ltd co ?
Been offered a pretty good umbrella with 82% retention, can I just settle my bills with HMRC etc and close my co ?- scot
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Anyone recommend an accountant
I've been using David Colom of DJ Colom & Co for about 16 years now as both Umbrella provider and general accountant. He has been first class and would have no hesitation in recommending him. 0208 446 1404- scot
- Post #4
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Agency restriction quistion
I've checked the history and they didnt even make the introduction, it was a former colleague of mine who works at the client. At no time was I asked to opt out and it is not specifically mentioned in the contract. I'm worrying less now- scot
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Agency restriction quistion
Ok. I get the message, cheers folks.- scot
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Agency restriction quistion
They have a clause stating that I can't work at the client for 12 months. I didnt opt out before interview etc but the contract is entitled Opt out Contract.- scot
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