Working through an umbrella co.

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Xenophon replied

6 June 2006, 11:02
Originally posted by The Lone Gunman

I am in a surprisingly helpful mood this morning so am not going to tell you to foff and do your own research.

Drop Giant.
Set up your own Ltd.

This is good advice churkus. I used Giant when I first started, but if you are going to take contracting seriously then your own ltd is the way to go. I wouldn't have it any other way now. Here is a useful post for you.
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The Lone Gunman replied

6 June 2006, 10:36
Originally posted by churkus

Hi all,

This is my first contract, Ive been at it for 2 months now. I decided to go with Giant till I got acquainted with things. Just a query, if I am submitting exactly the same expenses each week (Business miles), should not my take home salary be the same every week. It seems to fluctuate by £20ish quid each week. Is this normal?..

I phoned up the umbrella company, but the guy just spun his words till he even confused himself.

Any help appreciated.

I am in a surprisingly helpful mood this morning so am not going to tell you to foff and do your own research.

Drop Giant.
Set up your own Ltd.
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DimPrawn replied

6 June 2006, 10:31
It's called idiot tax. Every fortnight he sticks £20 of your money into his bank account.

HTH
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churkus started a topic Working through an umbrella co.

6 June 2006, 10:28
Working through an umbrella co.

Hi all,

This is my first contract, Ive been at it for 2 months now. I decided to go with Giant till I got acquainted with things. Just a query, if I am submitting exactly the same expenses each week (Business miles), should not my take home salary be the same every week. It seems to fluctuate by £20ish quid each week. Is this normal?..

I phoned up the umbrella company, but the guy just spun his words till he even confused himself.

Any help appreciated.
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