Umbrella recommendations

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Cliphead replied

31 July 2010, 20:08
Originally posted by Pops View Post

Not recommended by my accountant, as my current LTD is still in the process of being closed. HMRC may look at this as an attempt at tax evasion (closing down a company for the sole reason or realizing profits with minimum taxation). I don't need the attention.

Hector is under pressure enough to be bothered by a wee Ltd that might be stiffing him for short change. Find an accountant that understands what a contractor is / does.
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Paddy replied

31 July 2010, 20:00
Originally posted by Pops View Post

Not recommended by my accountant, as my current LTD is still in the process of being closed. HMRC may look at this as an attempt at tax evasion (closing down a company for the sole reason or realizing profits with minimum taxation). I don't need the attention.

Not so. You can have as many limited companies as you want. Change your accountant.
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Pops replied

31 July 2010, 19:14
Originally posted by Paddy View Post

Start up a new Ltd Co for your short term contract and close it at the end of the year,

Not recommended by my accountant, as my current LTD is still in the process of being closed. HMRC may look at this as an attempt at tax evasion (closing down a company for the sole reason or realizing profits with minimum taxation). I don't need the attention.
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Green Mango replied

31 July 2010, 07:57
Originally posted by Pops View Post

I recently closed down my LTD.

However, unexpectedly I am finding myself back in the contracting world for a short term.

Does anyone have recommendations for a good umbrella company?

I am looking for good service, quick response times, do not dawdle with payments and as little NI and Tax as possible, within the law (I am not looking for offshore and other loopholes).

Really just looking for a decent one.

Many thanks.

I have used Parasol twice for short term contracts and they have been fine.

They are one of the largest, others may be cheaper
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Paddy replied

30 July 2010, 20:57
Originally posted by Pops View Post

I recently closed down my LTD.

However, unexpectedly I am finding myself back in the contracting world for a short term.

Does anyone have recommendations for a good umbrella company?

I am looking for good service, quick response times, do not dawdle with payments and as little NI and Tax as possible, within the law (I am not looking for offshore and other loopholes).

Really just looking for a decent one.

Many thanks.

Start up a new Ltd Co for your short term contract and close it at the end of the year,
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AtW replied

30 July 2010, 19:12
This one is pretty good:
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Pops started a topic Umbrella recommendations

30 July 2010, 18:56
Umbrella recommendations

I recently closed down my LTD.

However, unexpectedly I am finding myself back in the contracting world for a short term.

Does anyone have recommendations for a good umbrella company?

I am looking for good service, quick response times, do not dawdle with payments and as little NI and Tax as possible, within the law (I am not looking for offshore and other loopholes).

Really just looking for a decent one.

Many thanks.
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