Got the gig, need a Co.

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lukemg replied

24 May 2006, 09:17
Thanks Simon, I saw that, probably the most useful post ever on this site. If I was going Ltd I would be giving you a shout.
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simondolan replied

24 May 2006, 09:14
Originally posted by lukemg

Ok, scored a contract, need a company, Giant being recommended. Previously had a LTD Co and found it quite a lot of a pain because I am lazy and getting it closed down was a pain also went on for months etc. Wasn't exactly cheap either.
So, can anyone talk me out of an umbrella (6 months contract, not averse to going perm) ?

You could check out this thread:

http://forums.contractoruk.com/thread7487.html
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TheMonkey replied

24 May 2006, 08:37
Originally posted by Bovvered

I heard Durex was safe.

That's what I was told
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lukemg replied

24 May 2006, 07:52
Cheers Shim, very constructive, now on your bike....
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Shimano105 replied

24 May 2006, 07:49
Are you a yoof or summat?

"got the gig", "scored a contract"

P1ss off and get a shave ffs
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Bovvered replied

24 May 2006, 06:52
I heard Durex was safe.
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Spartacus replied

23 May 2006, 20:08
Generally anything with "Prosperity" or "Safe" in the name is a good bet.
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DimPrawn replied

23 May 2006, 17:55
I've heard this one is a good one.
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privateeye replied

23 May 2006, 17:41
Originally posted by lukemg

Ok, scored a contract, need a company, Giant being recommended. Previously had a LTD Co and found it quite a lot of a pain because I am lazy and getting it closed down was a pain also went on for months etc. Wasn't exactly cheap either.
So, can anyone talk me out of an umbrella (6 months contract, not averse to going perm) ?

You could try ContractorUmbrella.com, I know a couple of guys who use them and have no trouble. All contractor money is put in a trust fund so if the company goes under you still get paid, they also have a credit control facility and will pester those who do not pay. Totally legal no offshore or anything dodgy.
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Spartacus replied

23 May 2006, 17:31
Originally posted by lukemg

Ok, scored a contract, need a company, Giant being recommended. Previously had a LTD Co and found it quite a lot of a pain because I am lazy and getting it closed down was a pain also went on for months etc. Wasn't exactly cheap either.
So, can anyone talk me out of an umbrella (6 months contract, not averse to going perm) ?

Why would anyone try to talk you out of it? It's your money, your choice, and your risk they will go bust taking it all with them.
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ASB replied

23 May 2006, 17:17
If you're happy with an umbrella then it's the right choice for you. Do a search on Giant etc. They all seem to get slagged off at various points and for various things. Might be best to use a pin.
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lukemg started a topic Got the gig, need a Co.

23 May 2006, 16:38
Got the gig, need a Co.

Ok, scored a contract, need a company, Giant being recommended. Previously had a LTD Co and found it quite a lot of a pain because I am lazy and getting it closed down was a pain also went on for months etc. Wasn't exactly cheap either.
So, can anyone talk me out of an umbrella (6 months contract, not averse to going perm) ?
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