Found a contract without using an Agency

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basshead replied

4 July 2007, 13:48
Parasol have no problem with you going direct.
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NickFitz replied

4 July 2007, 12:41
Sounds like you've spoken to the wrong umbrellas. My current contract is direct with the client, and the umbrella I work through didn't bat an eyelid.

Not sure I'd recommend them as some people here seem to think they suck (I've had no problems over the last two years, though.) Still, try Oxygen360 and they shouldn't have a problem.
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max replied

4 July 2007, 12:17
Originally posted by Ruprect

months more like at the mo.... still, shouldn't stop you as you can always state that VAT will be charged at a later date when the cert comes through.

VAT may not be required..depends if revenue is expected to be over the threshhold
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timh replied

4 July 2007, 12:14
Try some other umbrellas..

Failing that, setting up a Ltd should be quick - just use a high street bank rather than Cater Allen (will be recommended by many) as they may still have a gigantic backlog.. VAT reg will take about half a year but no need for that just to invoice and get paid.
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Ruprect replied

4 July 2007, 12:03
Originally posted by Bluebird

VAT ... can take a few weeks but if these are in progress you can still "collect money"..

months more like at the mo.... still, shouldn't stop you as you can always state that VAT will be charged at a later date when the cert comes through.
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Bluebird replied

4 July 2007, 11:55
Originally posted by piggie_in_the_middle

is that my only choice? I am sure this will take some time and I would like to get paid in the next few weeks

going ltd should only take a week to set up co, bank a/c and accountant - speak to SJD or Nixon Williams they should sort you out sharpish.

VAT & PAYE can take a few weeks but if these are in progress you can still "collect money"..
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piggie_in_the_middle replied

4 July 2007, 11:18
is that my only choice? I am sure this will take some time and I would like to get paid in the next few weeks
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Ardesco replied

4 July 2007, 11:15
Go LTD

HTH
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piggie_in_the_middle started a topic Found a contract without using an Agency

4 July 2007, 11:15
Found a contract without using an Agency

Hi,
I started contracting in the last week, and found my contract through an old contact. Therefore I have not used an agency. I have contacted several umbrella companies and they have stated that I will need to go through an agent.
Is this the law? or just the umbrella company policy i have contacted?
Please forgive my ignorance, but its been hard trying to understand it from the web resources i have read.

Thanks in advance.
Piggie
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