Danbro Referral

[doraappa]

Hi All

Decided to go through Danbro. Does anyone have any referral code they can share?

Thanks in advance...

[Willy Win]

Possibly an obviously stupid question but asking it anyway as I have only contracted through an umbrella company once and that was inside IR35. As going Umbrella means being taxed as an employee, would deductions be exactly the same if the contract were Outside IR35 and day rate was the same also?...

[Jambrella]

Hi, new to the forum and the contracting/umbrella world so apologies if this is the wrong section.

I have recently become an employee for an umbrella company. The job that I am undertaking requires computer equipment (laptop) but I do not have one personally and currently just borrowing...

[Tractor Trace]

Is it possible to apply for a rental property working as a contractor employed by an umbrella company with only 4 months left on a current client contract? Would the only option be to provide a guarantor or are there alternatives? Has anyone else been successful on doing so? I expect this would be...

[hitchhikar]

Hi All
I have received a very worrisome letter from HMRC Early intervention team with headline



Context:
I used an umbrella company for the first time and on recommendation from my recruitment agency I chose UmbrellaWorx Ltd.
As I was checking my payslips...

[Sunshine2021]

I need some advice. I received and accepted an offer on my property which I've had for 9 years last Friday. Found the perfect property to buy last Wednesday and put an offer on it. Called Nationwide to discuss porting my existing mortgage and went through the DIP process. I was granted a DIP for £400k,...

[Laith]

Help!

I've received an email from the Director of my old Umbrella Company stating that they have gone into liquidation. To put things frankly it was a dodgy umbrella company which used a salary advance as an additional payment. I left as soon as I realised the error of my ways and I am...

[TazCaz]

I apologise if this is being discussed elsewhere - I have searched the forums and can't find anything but may have missed it.

I am fairly new to the UK and VERY new to umbrella companies and IR35. Currently with an umbrella company on an inside IR35 contract for which I was recruited...

[stit]

I am trying to understand the contracting concept. In my limited understanding, these are the options available to work as IT consultant.

I was trying to look for the pros and cons of each of these and not able to get a clear details. I am trying to join back to work after a career break...

[TazCaz]

Hello,

I have been offered by an agency a Scottish public sector contract inside IR35. I am new to the UK and had never heard of inside or outside IR35, or umbrella companies, until I was offered this role. I was simply asked my day rate (based on my experience as a sole trader responsible...

[TazCaz]

Hello,

I'm still quite new to the UK and have just taken on a six-month contract that I am told falls inside IR35 and that I will need to go through an umbrella company to get paid. Having freelanced in Australia as the equivalent of a sole-trader for much of my career, all of this is...

[kazza0011]

Hi all

My son just started work in the construction industry. He worked 28 hours in his first week, Monday to Wednesday and submitted his time sheets to his agency accordingly. He was made to register with an umbrella company called Impact.

Anyways, they did not pay him...

[aussiemovingtoUK]

Hi,

I'm an Australian moving to London in a week's time on a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa and this is my first time contracting.

I have been contacted by My OE re setting up contractor management services with them and to have an initial chat once I arrive which was where...

[ginjar]

I have been offered a contract with a university client.

I was told that the contract would fall under IR35 and they would try to get me a higher gross rate to cover the difference (normally I run contracts through my ltd company).

The final rate agreed was 500/day. The...

[siouxsieryan]

Hi all.

I just wanted to share my experience with Parasol. If you are thinking of using them, my one piece of advice to you is: don't. Find a different umbrella, or go Limited.

I did some work with them for a two month contract (or thereabouts) a few months ago, and inputted...

[bonita]

Hi!

I recently started using an umbrella company for the first time since I am freelancing for a short period only.

I only realised 3 pay slips in that I had been paying employer and employee NI but no tax. The contract my agency set up with the umbrella company specifically...

[AlexHiggins]

Hi, as far as I understand it for a contractor with a ltd company to work in the channel islands they need to apply for a company work registration - it costs money and takes time. Are their already registered umbrella companies they can go through to quickly work in the channel islands. Anyone??

[inbetweener]

Hi,

I have read all sorts of info / forums on the pros and cons of Umbrella companies vs Limited Companies.
I thought I would be "clever" and create a limited company. I've haven't traded yet. Now I'm it looks likely that I will have between 2 to 3 months work at £150...

[happyuk]

Hi would appreciate some advice on the following matter which is creating a fair amount of stress.

For the past 2 x years I had been contracting using an umbrella company (Parasol). Because of the 24-month rule I considered the possibility of setting up my own Limited Company, and actually...

[bretterick]

Hi All,

I am thinking about moving from a consultancy role I do (perm employed), to possibly going into Contracting. I see it as a similar thing in that I work with Clients for the duration of a project (few months) before moving onto the next. The difference being that I get to be my...

[sumes]

I'm in the process of applying for a contract in Denmark. I will be in Denmark around 80% of my time so am aware I can't use my UK limited. The agency has told me that I must use a payroll company from their approved approved list of supppliers. I've spoken to a couple of these companies one of which...

[zammakiram]

Hello there ! Yes I am a newbie and yes I am on my first contract with an umbrella company..and yes, I ve tried to search for other threads but.. here I am.. that's my situation:

I am negotiating with an umbrella company (Giant) for a 12 months contract with a recruitment agency...

[Willowbrook]

I was living in the UK for a year or so, and unexpectedly had to move to the USA.
I worked as a contractor in the UK and opened my own business accordingly.
During my time in the UK I racked up a rather large debt of corp tax and dividends which I'd overpaid to myself (6 thousands pounds...

[c0ntract0r]

Have lost my job so am being forced to get into contracting at the moment.
Starting out , I feel like a little child lost in a maze. I would appreciate any help that you guys can provide.

I have an offer for a contract but need to decide whether to form my own limited company,...

[shahsmit]

The differences

There is one question we get asked every day, not nearly every day or most days but actually every single day. “How much better off will I be using a limited company over an Umbrella company”

The main savings with a Limited Company over an umbrella are...

[dietcontractor]

Hi everyone,
I have just signed up with this forum with a very desperate attempt to get any advice anyone can give me. I am on tier 1 visa and last year another contractor suggested i switch to a different umbrella due to increased revenue potential. It is time to renew my visa...

[Oliver N]

I ask you for an advice, because the situation I am in it's completely new to me.

I had an interview with a Client (known worldwide) through an agency (well known as well), which I successfully passed. Therefore I was selected for a role which involves a lot of travelling in Europe, weekend...

[dicky1980]

Hi

I've just recieved my contract for a role in Europe, i've been hired by an engineering firm in Denmark to work at the EU. The contract says i am seconded by the client (the enginnering firm) to work at the EU but it also states that i am not employed by the client and that should be...

[JavaBrussels]

I am hopefully starting a contracting role in Belgium soon.

I want to start a company, but I am broke.

So I am hoping for a flexible creative Umbrella company that can:

1. Payroll me until I have my company.
2. Esp cover company formation expenses.
3. Provide me with high

...

[AnnaO]

Hi All

I have recieved my payslip from Parasol and the deductions show:
Employee nationl insurance = 300.96
PAYE income tax = 497.20

Previous pay this period = 681.98!!!

The 681.98 is what I earned in October (started the last week in oct)...

[The Spartan]

Hi everyone

I'm a first time contractor and I'm currently getting to grips with what I am able to claim and what I'm not. I am using an Umbrella company at present and though they provide a wealth of information it's not always what I'm after.

I came across this while looking...

[binladensgoat]

Has anyone who contracts via an Umbrella company claimed (successfully) for tax back for computer equipment (I have bought a laptop and a backup server) and a Technet subscription while being 'employed' by an Umbrella Company? I know self employed people can do this if they own their business, but I...

[djj]

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....

[djj]

Hello all,

I was not expecting it (had brain freeze on techincal assessment) but managed to land myself my first IT contract which starts early next week.
After mainly looking at permanent roles I came across this contract and now here I am trying to organise everything that needs...

[stiders]

Hi, I'm currently using Parasol as an umbrella company but am thinking of changing for various reasons. Does anyone have any recommendations? I've been looking at Crystal Umbrella which is top of the league table according to freelancesupermarket.com but I'm not sure if they're any good or even reliable....

[Iveco]

We're traditionally a permanent IT Recruitment Agency who occasionally do introduce contractors to our clients on a contract basis. As such, the contractor will be employed on site through an umbrella company and we take a small introduction fee.

The question is, which umbrella companies...

[clone5]

Hi folks,

I am new here and would like some tips from people who aren't novice in this area.

I recently started working as a contractor, and the recruitment agency that got me the role recommended an umbrella company they claimed to have a good relationship with.
...

[CaptainChaos]

Has anyone used this company before? I'm a first time contractor and don't think I'll have time or be able to set up my limited company and get VAT regsitered before Monday! I need to return umbrella or Ltd company with VAT details to the hirer on Monday for a 4 month gig. This firm seems to offer a...

[prpanther]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum. I just got my first contract here in the UK. The agency that hired me is a leader in the UK. Since I don't have a limited company here, I am opting for an umbrella company. But my agency is refusing to work with my preferred umbrella companies and instead...

[nodric]

Introduction

OK so it's not so short any more. This information has been compiled based on experience, and expert advice. In response to the numerous emails and PMs I get concerning the fluid and uncertain environment for working in Belgium, I have tried to summarise the issues and pitfalls,...