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Hi, I was made redundant recently and am searching for a new permanent job. In the meantime a previous company have offered me a contract on £500 per day, on an ongoing basis, but it won't go perm. Is it worth the effort of setting up a Ltd company for something that could only run for a couple...

I'm not quite sure if it's worth it, but I imagine I'd need to go to London in order to do so, given the relative easiness it is to get a job there? I was reading a thread on this, but it was from 2017. Not sure if it still applied. The contracting rates certainly appear to be better. I'm not...

Good afternoon Could anyone point me to any contractor accommodation resources for the Llenelli area of South Wales? I am not familiar with this area and there is a degree of urgency as I will start in little over 1 week. I also haven't a car so I need to be in this town or have available...

Hi all Thanks for accepting me. I'm looking at moving into contracting as I'm more project focused and prefer to work on something for 6 months or so and then hand it over to BAU. I'l looking to learn a lot on here. Cheers

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 All Apologies if this has been asked, I have searched and checked FAQs with no luck. We like many, need help with AML & what HMRC are now calling Disguised Renumeration, kind members here have offered help via PM but we can't access PMs. When either of us try to access private...

I'm excited to say I started my Ltd company! I'm new to it all but have already got the ball rolling on so many things, registering with Companies House, HMRC, Insurance quotes, picking the right accountant - never thought it would be such an important decision! My husband is the contractor...

Hi people I am fairly new to contracting been on the same job for the past 11 months now. Here's the current set up ..... We are a 6 man team or as we call it 3 on 3 on standby mode (just incase). There are 3 of us out of the 6 that are doing 95% of the work load.When we approach the so...

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 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...

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...