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I need help and advise in using my uk company in Germany. I have an offer of contract with my UK company with a UK based Agency daily rate will be paid in the UK in Pounds but will be working at a client's site in Germany. What are the taxes I need to be aware if in Germany and local registration?...

Hi!! My name is Leti. I would like to ask you a question regarding becoming a contractor in the Uk. I have been working in London for aprox 3 years always in perm bases. I Have received an offer for an initial 6 months contract (with the possibility to become perm after 6 months). They...

Hi Can you please advise whether is it legal to avail leave from the current contract and work for another client couple of days? Thank you

I have an interview with a crime agency for a contracting position. I am required to declare spent convictions and then undergo checks. 30 years ago I got caught strawberry picking whilst signing on the dole (it makes everyone laugh - but it has blighted my life. I actually never realised I...

My first post to your esteemed forum and just saying hello to everybody. I do not have any specific questions as of now but will post when I do. TonyMac

Hi people, Can someone enlighten me on IF35, what I need to watch out for and is there a point at which I earn a certain amount that this kicks in?

Hi All Worked as a permie all my life, have also secured a perm job at a government function as a developer (£55k), with great benefits such as final salary pension, 30 days holiday etc. I am also in receipt of an offer for a 6 month contract (which, according to recruiter is very likely to...

After my first post last week a lot of the replies were saying, contracting is different, you have to find the work. I've only been a contractor for a year, 16 years as a permie, and both my roles came about from agencies approaching me. But being fresh faced in the contracting world, I'll be...

Any SQL DBA's/developers or similar on here, would like some advice. My current (and first) contract is mainly app-support using SSMS to locate/troubleshoot/resolve issues with data. My SQL querying skills are strong and I'm currently working towards an MCSA in SQL Server 2016. I'd like to...

Good Evening! I've wanted to go contracting in IT for several years now, I didn't think I was ever good enough but I've another round of contractor interviews over the last month and again the quality was poor and I've realised I'd be better than all those I've interviewed/technical tested...

Hi there, I'm relatively new to contracting but am still very unclear on the rules governing how long you can work for a company as a contractor: my basic understanding is it all relates to exactly how a contractor works with their client, so I thought I'd spell out mine. I originally cold...

Planning to be a contractor soon and just glad to see this community. I'll be reading around.

Hi all , sorry if this is in the wrong place just wanted some information. I've just started my first contract. I took it as I wanted to make some good money to invest, so I might go full time again after it ends in September/ 12 months. However I've been reading how hard it can be just closing a...

Hello, I work as a permanent (software engineer) in London, and after several of my friends became contractors last year, I think it's time to do the same. All of them are very happy and making good money. Some questions: My friends are using Crunch (accountant) and Metro Bank (business...

Morning all, How hard should it be to get your first contract? Been a BA in Banking for 30+ years – took VR (gladly), took a few months out and now looking to contract for the next 5-10 years – in a similar sort of role (BA, big bank, London) – registered with a few boards / agencies...

Hi Just turning 50 and been in permanent employment for most life, took redundancy last year and went contracting after 4 weeks off. 5 months in present contract (management position within local gov and inside IR35 & I am using umberella) and post is now advertised for full time position. Got...

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