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    How do you feel about the security of contracting compared to permanent employment?

    Question: How do you feel about the security of contracting compared to permanent employment right now? While contractors are often told they're the ones taking the risk, the headlines are telling a different story right now. Meta told staff to work from home, then sent 8,000 of them layoff...
    • Lottie Hutchins
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    • contract employment jobs limited company self employed
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: General
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    Legal Advice on contract issues with Agency

    Hi All, I have a problem with a recent contract that was terminated by the client wrongfully. Now they are just ignoring me, clearly hoping I'll go away. I have to say that I've never seen an Agency behaving like this one in several decades of contracting. I've done my own research into the...
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    Transfer-restriction clause

    Hi all, I’d appreciate some perspective from anyone who’s handled something like this. I contract through my Ltd company. Last month, I completed a short three-month engagement for a client via Agency A. That was a one-off; Agency A doesn’t have an ongoing supplier agreement with the client...
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    Business Banking Recommendations

    Hi, Starting a new contract (outside IR35) next week (22nd Sept) and I looking for recommendations for a business account I can open without too much fuss (If that's possible). I need an account that's reliable, efficient and has free transactions. Thanks
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    VAT Determination

    Hello, I've a strange case with one of possible contracts. therefore running some sanity checks/due-diligence. let's say: 1) I'm contractor with MyContract-%^&-LTD - which is UK-registered (incl. VAT) 2) Agent is say CambridgeInc455 - Denmark-registered. 3) End-client GibberishInsurance4532...
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    It Starts with IT Workers … But Where Will It End?

    Hi Everyone, We’ve just launched a petition calling on the UK Government to stop the unfair impact of the UK-India trade deal on British IT workers. Right now, UK-based IT professionals are being pushed aside while foreign outsourcing firms benefit from tax exemptions, visa advantages, and...
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    Retrospective application of ‘inside IR35’ by client after contract ended

    Looking for peoples thoughts. Contracted via LTD for 11 months with overseas client, who have UK legal entity. Contract was outside IR35 truly. The contract spanned the change in legislation where client had to determine status. For the first 6 months it was down to contractor (pre April 21)...
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    VAT scheme if providing services abroad and most efficent to save tax outside ir35?

    I have been offered a contract for £100k+ per year to provide IT services internationally. Is it necessary to pay Value-Added Tax (VAT) in this case? Additionally, what is the most efficient way to pay myself, as a director, and my sibling, who is serving as the company admin or secretary...
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    Changing Limited Company midway Outside IR35 contract

    Can someone with knowledge or having done the same please help. During Extension, Is it a good idea to change an outside IR35 contract from a current limited company issued with an Outside IR35 contract to a new Limited company operation from 9 months?? What are the implications?
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    Intellectual Property Indemnity via Umbrella

    Is it usual for Umbrella contractors to be asked to sign separate IP agreements with the Agent to personally indemnify and keep indemnified against any and all Intellectual Property infringement claims connected to the service? ​​​​
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    • contract indemnity indemnity insurance intellectualproperty umbrella
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Business / Contracts
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    IR35 doesn't apply to US companies?

    Hi, I am about to sign a contract with a US company and I phoned an accountant to get some advice regarding IR35 rules. I was told that IR35 doesn't apply to US companies but my contract could still be checked for IR35 status from the HRMC. I am bit confused. Does that mean that the US...
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    Receiving payments in crypto

    Hi, I'm planning to work/contracting for crypto companies doing, I haven't done any contracting before, I have been going through how contracting works at the moment. More often the crypto outfits do not have any address or location and I would be paid in crypto (USDC) I would have to get that...
    • ram1244
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    • accountant contract limited company umbrella
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Welcome / FAQs
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    Need urgent help. Contract termination without notice

    Hi, Can I get urgent help please. My agency called on Friday evening saying that my role is now deemed inside IR35. I joined only on last Wednesday. I told them on Friday that I will think about whether to accept inside role or not. Agreement is signed and mentions outside IR35. Today I refused...
    • sammy2020
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    • contract contract agreement contract breach contract clauses notice period
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: General
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    New to contracting - oversea client - in/out IR35 - umbrella/ltd - uk/europe

    Hi everyone! I'd like to ask you for some help to make the best decision. Here's my situation: Currently working as perm The client I'd be contracting for is based in the US (which is why they can only hire me as a contractor in the UK) They don't have a clue of what inside/outside IR35 means...
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    Java dev transition to contracting

    I am considering transitioning to contracting and I would like to ask about a few things - not necessarily about the diference between inside/outside IR35 etc, bench time, saving money etc, I've done some reading by now. I would appreciate if experienced contractors could share their views on...
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    Contract Has "7 Day Trial" Clause - Should I be worried?

    Received a new contract for review today. 6 months, 1 week's notice either side but with a trial period of 7 days on the schedule. Not seen a contract ever with a trial period specified, and as this is a company I have not worked with before am a bit uneasy. This is via an agency - anyone had...
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    Expensing/Tax Relief on Computer Equipment - Umbrella Employee

    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 one. Is...
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    Switching between outside and inside IR35 - tips?

    Hello My current outside IR35 contract is ending soon and I've just got an offer for an inside IR35 contract which according to the generic contractor salary calculator means a quite nice pay increase: from 400d outside to 700d inside. My preference is outside IR35 but this is a good client and...
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    Where to go for opportunities?

    I would like to know the go to for contractor opportunities? Is there a certain staffing agency or job board of choice? And what is the reason you use the agency or job board of choice?
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    Looking for a second contract whilst currently in an existing contract

    Hi all, im currently in a full time contract, which is 100% WFH. As I have sufficient bandwidth to look and apply for a second contract. The question is - do I let the recruitment agent (for either the new or existing contract) or my even my current client- know?

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