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    Client Requesting I schedule meetings with their customer

    This may seem like a minor point for IR35 but will ask anyway. My end client has asked me to schedule and therefore take ownership of a fortnightly meeting with their customer. I know this is an administrative task but will this blur the lines of being an independent contractor outside IR35...
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    Dutch contractor working for UK firm - reverse charge liability?

    Question. We have a dutch registered limited company contractor working for a UK business. His invoices currently include not VAT details. Is the UK company liable to add reverse charge VAT on any invoice they send? Thanks
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    Higher tax band if timesheets not approved on time

    Hi, As a IR35 contractor through an agency (not umbrella ), I am supposed to be paid weekly. I submitted my timesheets every week but my manager didn't approve them until 1 month so he approved 4 timesheets in one go. Now I received the payment for those 4 weeks from the agency but they put...
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    Swedish Tax Changes for UK based Contractors

    From 1st January 2021 the rule to determine where we pay tax drops from 183 days in Sweden to about 20! We will have to pay Swedish tax on any income that we earn in Sweden. This article is old but gives you a flavour. Swedish proposal on how to distinguish employment relationship I'm trying...
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    U.S Contractor working in the UK / Mortgages & Other Questions

    Hi Everyone. I have been contracted to a U.S tech company for over 2 years and recently got a pay rise to 75k. My first question was tax-related since my last tax submissions have been done as self-employed/sole trader. Is it time now to go legit and get an accountant to sort out registering...
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    Self employed-contractor-WFH

    So i am a self employed ltd company contractor I am working for/providing services to a company I got this contracting position through an agency My question is this..: Can you work from home? Are you obligated to work in the clients office monday-friday? A huge light needs to be shon on...
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    L1 Visa Questions

    Hello, I've been contracting in the UK at an American bank since August 2019. I'd like to be transferred to the NY Office as soon as possible. However, from what I understand regarding the L1 Visa, you need to be an employee for at least 1 year with the bank. Do my months as a contractor account...
    • johnhooper
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    • contractor l1 visa paye visa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General
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    Sign a new contract while already on another contract

    I got stuck looking for a new contract in the beginning of the summer, when there is no much work available. In the end, after struggling, I found myself with two offers: - The first offer paid less and was a step backwards for my career, but they could let me start straight away: let's call...
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    Contractor free days

    Hi all. I'm just looking for some legal advice. I'm a spanish self-employed that has been contracted by a English company. I have been sent with other contractors to Arizona (USA) for an event that will take place till 24th February. There will be two days without event so the company is forcing...
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    Agency charged contractor employer NIC

    Hi In a previous contract, I was within IR35 and agency taxed me at source. I believe a agency has charged me employer tax but called it Apprentice Levy at 12% (this is shown on the remittance advice slips). I've also had deductions of PAYE and Employee Nic's. The P45 total income shows...
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    Expense - 10 mile rule

    Hi, I've recently changed my accountant. My new accountant says: "I need to make you aware of the 24 month rule. For example contract A was for 18 months and located at Canary Wharf, you then have a new contract (Contract B duration 18 months) and the new place of work is located in London...
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    contractor car insurance claim

    Hi guys, I am new to contracting and have been contracting for a few months. Unfortunately had a recent accident. And after checking my insurance policy I realised that my insurance is not for business or commuting purposes. It is only for social/personal purposes. Did not realise that I will...
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    Any UK Contractors in the EU expecting Brexit pain?

    Hi All, Do we have any UK Contractors out in the EU that are trying to figure out what to do in order to stay in their country of choice after Brexit? I've been in sunny Holland now since March, all registered with the Town Hall, health insurance and so on, then... Brexit, I won't have been...
    • cdtaylor3
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    • brexit contractor europe movement visa
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Brexit
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    Consultant to Contractor - Restrictive Covenants?

    I’m currently working for a large professional services firm and am considering setting up on my own and going contracting - focussing on similar role to those that I currently perform (project/programme/portfolio management, PMO etc.). I’m keen to ascertain if there will be any restrictions to...
    • ppm
    • Thread
    • consultant contractor covenants restrictive
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Accounting / Legal
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    Contractor - unexpectantly pregnant

    I am un-expectantly pregnant (9.5 weeks) and have in the past 5 weeks started a new contract with an ex-boss of mine. We have a very good relationship and I can influence him if needed so providing I am well prepared it could make all the difference. The contract runs until the end of Jan 2018...
    • london17
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    • contractor new contract pregnant
    • Replies: 87
    • Forum: General
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    Radio 4 Request – IR35 impact on the public sector

    Hello BBC Radio 4 is looking into the impact of the IR35 rule change for the public sector, and interested to speak to individuals who have been affected. We would be keen to hear from anybody who has seen significant change in the area they work in, or has seen their circumstances change...
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    Permie / Contractor Mortgage Joint Application

    After a bit of advice, I have been contracting now for just over a year and I am looking to move house. My partner is a permie with a substantial income, however not enough to go it alone on the mortgage. We currently have a staff mortgage through the halifax. I am wondering what the best...
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    Parasol Umbrella - STAY AWAY

    Parasol is simply an unprofessional and frustrating company to deal with. When you are in an email chain with them, every email is answered by a new person and is sent as a new email so there is no way to properly keep track of all the emails (and there have been many emails!). When you call...
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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 there were any routine...
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    Travel Expenses

    I have been offered a contract working over 2 hours away from home and therefore would have to stay in hotels/b&bs. I have had a look online and the prices are about 170p/wk (sunday - Friday) My day rate is 150p/day = 750p/wk. As I need to work out before I commit whether this would be cost...

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