Anybody done this?
Might be worth checking out.
I have a feeling that you dont need to terminate the company just the employees wages. e.g your own wages. When the wages stop you can register as unemployed. The company is another matter and you may need to suspend it for the period concerned. This may be a simple matter that your accountants have allowed for with a set fee.
I suspect this is actually possible but most people do not think of it till its too late.
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Originally posted by erroristaIm thinking that you should sign on between contracts. What if you dont get any more work? You will be liable for NI etc etc.
Anybody agree?
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Yep!
As unemployed.
Watched a very interesting documentary recently by Ray Gosling on his situation which might have been improved if he signed on at the jobcentre between contracts.
Not sure if this is for everybody (Ltd Company) but could be useful in some circumstances according to the program. Worth exploring Im sure.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documen...bankrupt.shtml
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Originally posted by superNot sure I follow what you suggest. Sign on to what?
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Originally posted by erroristaIm thinking that you should sign on between contracts. What if you dont get any more work? You will be liable for NI etc etc.
Anybody agree?
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Originally posted by ArdescoAre you saying that your LTD Co sacks you every time a contract ends, and then rehires you when a contract starts up again? I'd take your LTD Co to court for unfair dismissal!!!
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Originally posted by ArdescoAre you saying that your LTD Co sacks you every time a contract ends, and then rehires you when a contract starts up again? I'd take your LTD Co to court for unfair dismissal!!!
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Originally posted by superWhen I set up my Ltd Co I asked my accountant "does this mean I am self-employed?" and he said "no, sole traders are self-employed, but you are simply employed by Your Co Ltd."
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Originally posted by pickleYou cant be unemployed when you are self employed, unless you decide to sack yourself. Jeezuz, Hector might be listening...
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Originally posted by dang65My current contract is ending at the beginning of January so I've started looking for a new one. Been putting my CV around for about 2 weeks now, but only had a handful of calls and none of those seem to relate to genuine positions.
I realise it's a bad time of year to be looking, but I've never had such a poor response in 6 years of contracting. I've got a fairly concise collection of web developer skills - not superman or anything, but usually plenty sufficient to get me work.
Should I be worrying, or is it just a bit slow at the moment and something will come along?
its late November. Same every year.
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Originally posted by dang65So, I guess there may be an advantage in actually being unemployed when it comes to it.
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Originally posted by FlubsterJust this time of year mate. Chill out. Enjoy Xmas and panic about it during the New Year at the same time you're trying to lose weight, quit smoking and take up a new hobby.
One call I had they seemed interested in me till I said I'd have to give a couple of weeks notice and then they said they needed someone for an immediate start and practically hung up on me. So, I guess there may be an advantage in actually being unemployed when it comes to it.
I'd like to know how many people are applying to each advert these days though. I get the impression I'm in amongst a big crowd at the moment.
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Originally posted by dang65My current contract is ending at the beginning of January so I've started looking for a new one. Been putting my CV around for about 2 weeks now, but only had a handful of calls and none of those seem to relate to genuine positions.
I realise it's a bad time of year to be looking, but I've never had such a poor response in 6 years of contracting. I've got a fairly concise collection of web developer skills - not superman or anything, but usually plenty sufficient to get me work.
Should I be worrying, or is it just a bit slow at the moment and something will come along?
It's you. X-train to something more marketable.
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Just this time of year mate. Chill out. Enjoy Xmas and panic about it during the New Year at the same time you're trying to lose weight, quit smoking and take up a new hobby.
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Is it quiet or is it me?
My current contract is ending at the beginning of January so I've started looking for a new one. Been putting my CV around for about 2 weeks now, but only had a handful of calls and none of those seem to relate to genuine positions.
I realise it's a bad time of year to be looking, but I've never had such a poor response in 6 years of contracting. I've got a fairly concise collection of web developer skills - not superman or anything, but usually plenty sufficient to get me work.
Should I be worrying, or is it just a bit slow at the moment and something will come along?Tags: None
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