I'm a UK citizen, currently working in a staff position in Spain with a Spanish company.
In a couple of months time, I will be moving back to contracting. I'm looking for advice on whether an Umbrella company or Ltd company is the best route to go down?
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Do I need A Company???
Hi There!
This is my first post so please forgive me if this is the wrong place or I do anything else I shouldn't haha.
I'm currently employed by a company as a graphic designer. Someone has approached me (outside of the company I work for) and asked me to carry out some...
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IR35 status when contracting from abroad
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My UK Ltd company provides consulting services to my UK based client. They have requested to all contractors to use the CEST tool to assess if we are inside or outside IR35. I recently moved to Spain whilst temporarily (for the next month or so) will carry on working for my UK Ltd...
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Yet another Limited inside IR35 vs Umbrella thread
Hi,
As you can see this is my first post, so, sorry if this is not the correct place.
First of all, I haven't set up my company yet. I've been offered a job (actually my first job in the UK, I'm an expat) and I can go for PAYE or Limited, but because of April 2020 changes...
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Most tax efficient way to turn current into future income
Hi there,
I am a permanent considering moving to contracting with a limited. My "problem" is that I have a very thrifty lifestyle and I would only need 10%-15% of my monthly rate. I don't want to take the money out and pay taxes if I am not needing it. Ideally I would like to save...
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End of year planning tips
Hi All,
New to the community and after years of using a contractor specialist (who I wont name), I have decided to take care of all my tax and accounting affairs to see how complicated it can be.
My year end is aligned with the financial year and I was just wondering if...
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Newbie 6months contract Umbrella vs Ltd
Hi there,
I'm about to start a contract role shortly. And I was thinking of going the umbrella route for two reasons. Which is because I will only do the contract role for a maximum of 6 months. After that I'm planning to leave the UK for another European country.
Second which...
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How is the contracting world in the UK ?
Hi folks,
As I might be relocate in UK (London) in the next few months , I wish I could have some feedbacks about the market statut in the ETL/DWH/BI especially in PLSQL/ODI/OBIEE with 5+ years experience.
I currently work in Paris as a Contractor (Ltd company) through agency so I decided...
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Advice from experienced contractors please
Hello – I have just taken voluntary redundancy after nearly 27 years working as an employee. I am now trying to figure out the best step for my future employment (employee, contract via Ltd Company or contract via Umbrella Company). I have read the PCG “Guide to Freelancing” (as advised by one...
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Moving from Limited to Umbrella (Tax/Dividends Question)
Hi all,
I'm coming up to the end of a year trading as a limited company and I must admit it's been a steep learning curve and quite a few headaches sorting things out (I won't blame my accountants).
I was considering closing down my company and moving to an umbrella...
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Staff to contract advice
I'd been a contractor running a limited company for about seven years then due to a contract cancellation and some personal reasons preventing me following the work out of the area I had to accept a staff job.
I've been doing the staff job now for a couple of years and I'm missing the...
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Working with Ltd in Germany
I do have a German passport but have worked for the last couple of years as a contractor in the UK via my own Limited.
For my next contract I will be based in Berlin and quite likely I will continue contracting in Germany after that for one or two years.
I'd like to keep...
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New to contracting - umbrella or limited company?
Hi all,
Recently found myself a contracting position and I have signed up under an umbrella company as the position came about suddenly.
Anyhow I was reading some information on some website saying it is best to set up your own limited company if you earn more than £25.000pa....
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Doubts about VAT
I am planning to start an IT contracting career and have a few questions about VAT. I went through a lot of threads here but couldn't find answers. Thanks in advance for your replies.
1. If I register for VAT as a Limited company, do I have to bill my clients for VAT even if my turnover...
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