Now sorted..
..this time Norla had a quick turn around for sorting this issue (potentially because of last month?!) in anycase .. all sorted.
Provided you do have legitimate expenses, for me, Norla do give a good return on your money.
That said, if my contract is renewed after the initial 3 months, I'm still sorely tempted to run from my own Ltd.
Ta !
Matt.
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And remember that it's not the brolly that gets investigated by the Revenue if you claim excessive expenses, it's YOU !
You don't get something for nothing. It looks like they can offer lower overheads because they squeeze their cashflow as well as offer borderline avoidance schemes. Go limited. Even if you subsequently pack it in as a contractor, you can still use your limited to do sideline trading etc.
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Currently with Norla
Hi !
I'm currently with Norla and have had problems from the outset with them.
At the time of writing this, I'm awaiting a call from them to explain why again (the second month in a row), I haven't had a payroll processed.
After multiple phone calls last month I was able to arrange payment and was assured I would be paid this month without problem - however, the lady I dealt with is conveniently on holiday and no payment is in the system or notes left to advise I was to be paid.
Be advised also, if you do go with Norla Services, dependant upon your agencies billing cycle, they may sit on your money for up to 7 weeks AFTER the invoice to the agency has been paid - the problems I'm experiencing are down to this and arranging a "dispensation" to be paid earlier for the first two months - however, both payments have slipped through the net and have resulted in me needing to make multiple phone calls.
They do offer a high percentage payout (through expenses) .. but, it is quite a bit of hassle, from my experience anyways.
I'd recommend your own ltd company option, provided you're outside IR35.
Hope this helps,
Matt.
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Good sentiment, and one I agree with. Do the sums and it's still cheaper to set up a company and close it down again, but going with the brolly is a good starter for ten - but only think about established, UK-based, simple umbrellas; anything that sells itself on "retain more income" is to be avoided on principle, and for someone who doesn't know the market and the rules it is a disaster waiting to happen.
You're still going to add 50% to your net by going freelance, if you're any good. Don't be greedy.
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I think ultimately I will end up setting up a Ltd, I just wanted to go with an umbrella company for my first contract to make sure freelancing is the life for me. Bit pointless spending money to set up and then fold a Ltd if I don't like it.
Thanks for the replies and advice guys.
Cheers,
Wicksy
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Read this thread. It was posted by one of the respected accountants who frequent the forum. The best way of doing it, if you are set on contracting is to run your own ltd co. and use a good contractors accountant. You will make more money this way and you wont have to worry about being caught up in dodgy offshore fund schemes and the like.
Once you are up and running it take about 30 mins per month to do the relevant paperwork. Your accountants fees will be less than you'd pay a brolly in admin each month.
It's one less step in the chain between you and your money. ie client pays agent, agent pays you; instead of client pays agent, agent pays brolly, brolly pays you.
It also offers the possibility of dealing direct with clients and cutting out the agents altogether.
It may seem scary to begin with but it's remakably straight forward to do.
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Originally posted by wicksyHi,
Having just got my first contract I am now faced with the task of finding a trustworthy umbrella company. The agent has recommended Parasol but I was trawling through the umbrellas in the Contractor UK Directory and Norla Services seems to let you keep a high percentage of your income.
I've searched the threads on here and have only found stuff about Norla Consulting and other variants on the name, but no Norla Services. Has anyone got any good / bad experiences with these guys?
I also read that Parasol had problems back in April but am I correct in thinking these have now been sorted and they can be trusted?
Any advice gratefully received by a newbie
Cheers,
Wicksy
Avoid.
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Take a look at the link below...
http://www.pcg.org.uk/cms/index.php?...361&Itemid=483
And please try to remember that you cannot get more money out of an umbrella than you can out of your own company...
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NORLA SERVICES LIMITED
LEOFRIC HOUSE
18B BINLEY ROAD GOSFORD GREEN
COVENTRY
WARWICKSHIRE CV3 1JN
Company No. 05343932
NORLA COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED
LEOFRIC HOUSE
18B BINLEY ROAD GOSFORD GREEN
COVENTRY
WARWICKSHIRE CV3 1JN
Company No. 05612165
NORLA CONSULTING LIMITED
LEOFRIC HOUSE
18B BINLEY ROAD GOSFORD GREEN
COVENTRY
WARWICKSHIRE CV3 1JN
Company No. 04478271
NORLA CONSULTANCY LIMITED
LEOFRIC HOUSE
18B BINLEY ROAD GOSFORD GREEN
COVENTRY
WARWICKSHIRE CV3 1JN
Company No. 05479409
All the same people by the looks of things.
Norla Services seems to let you keep a high percentage of your income.
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Anyone used Norla Services?
Hi,
Having just got my first contract I am now faced with the task of finding a trustworthy umbrella company. The agent has recommended Parasol but I was trawling through the umbrellas in the Contractor UK Directory and Norla Services seems to let you keep a high percentage of your income.
I've searched the threads on here and have only found stuff about Norla Consulting and other variants on the name, but no Norla Services. Has anyone got any good / bad experiences with these guys?
I also read that Parasol had problems back in April but am I correct in thinking these have now been sorted and they can be trusted?
Any advice gratefully received by a newbie
Cheers,
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