Originally posted by jmo21
View Post
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: Doing business as a LLP
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Doing business as a LLP"
Collapse
-
-
I'm all for learning more.
Can you reduce tax paid by using expenses similar to the way we can with Ltd companies?
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by SueEllen View PostSet up and register a limited liability partnership (LLP) | Business Link
It's basically to stop IR35 investigations.
The reason why you were told to set up as Limited or Brolly is you may have set up your company before or around the year 2000.
For our particular circumstances, a LLP is far more sensible than a Ltd Co. If people aren't sure though they should get professional advice.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by SueEllen View PostSet up and register a limited liability partnership (LLP) | Business Link
It's basically to stop IR35 investigations.
The reason why you were told to set up as Limited or Brolly is you may have set up your company before or around the year 2000.
Looking at the first timers guides on here, they only mention Ltd's or brollies.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by jmo21 View PostDunno, that was just always the impression I had. The last time I even thought about an LLP was when I started contracting, and I'm sure on here the advice was eith Ltd or Brolly was the only way to go.
What advantages does it give you over using a Ltd?
It's basically to stop IR35 investigations.
The reason why you were told to set up as Limited or Brolly is you may have set up your company before or around the year 2000.Last edited by SueEllen; 27 July 2011, 10:22.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by craig1 View PostWhy not? I've been contracting as an LLP for more than a few years now. Mainly IT project management and with agencies large and small.
A LLP is legally the same as a Ltd Co in that it's an independent legal person for the purpose of contracting with another person or business.
What advantages does it give you over using a Ltd?
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by jmo21 View PostI was under the impression none of the usual IT recruitment agencies would have the ability to use a contractor working under an LLP.
Are you in IT or some other field?
A LLP is legally the same as a Ltd Co in that it's an independent legal person for the purpose of contracting with another person or business.
Leave a comment:
-
I was under the impression none of the usual IT recruitment agencies would have the ability to use a contractor working under an LLP.
Are you in IT or some other field?
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Hex View PostAgencies are used to working with Limited Companies and Umbrellas. They're not going to be used to dealing with an LLP and so they're going to be very wary and I'm not surprised if they say they won't deal with it, even if there is not really a good reason - it's just them sticking to what they know and what they know is safe for them.
Hex is right - agencies are just used to dealing with Ltds.
Leave a comment:
-
Agencies are used to working with Limited Companies and Umbrellas. They're not going to be used to dealing with an LLP and so they're going to be very wary and I'm not surprised if they say they won't deal with it, even if there is not really a good reason - it's just them sticking to what they know and what they know is safe for them.
Leave a comment:
-
Doing business as a LLP
Right... new gig started today, direct with client but payroll done through third party agency. I've been contracting through my own LLP for years (other member in the LLP is my also contracting wife) and had no problems yet this agency has point blank refused to work with me. The first reason was that me being an LLP meant that I must be a MSC. After I treated that with suitable disdain, they came back and said because LLPs don't use PAYE to pay members that they couldn't deal with me.
I tried to make it clear to them that it was my LLP contracting with them, not me individually, but they dug their heels in.
It's a good client with interesting projects so I've had to rush through a same-day Ltd Co incorporation and now have to piss around with PAYE, Corp Tax, etc unless I can come up with a creative alternative.
The PCG's guide has a substantial section on contracting as an LLP so I can only assume that there are others out there doing the same.
So, two questions really:
Anyone else contract through a LLP and, if so, have you had any problems?
Anyone have any suggestions for making my life easier in terms of a creative alternative?Tags: None
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: