A. What Not to Do as an IT Contractor:
Here, four leading UK recruitment agencies guide contractors through ‘what not to do’ before, during and upon leaving a temporary IT role.
AA Where is the Best Website for IT Contractor Trends/news.
This is an excellent website for all contractors who want to keep up to date with latest IT Contractor news from the UK. [ Visit Website ]
Advantages and Disadvantages of IT Contracting
Contracting has become common practice across a number of industry sectors including IT. The benefits of contracting can be significant including greater financial reward and independence. However, there are also down sides including administrative issues and reduced security.
Can My Company Pay for a Travel Bus or Train Pass Without Any Tax Charge?
Can my company pay for a travel Bus or Train Pass without any tax charge?
Contracting - Is the Money All That Matters?
Over the past several years, I’ve worked for two different companies, as a mainframe designer / developer contractor. There were basic similarities in the type of work I did at each company and in the hourly pay that I received for that work. However, there were major differences in the environment provided and the philosophy of treatment of contractors at each company.
Contracting in Ireland
Most IT Professionals consider becoming a contractor at some point in their careers. The reasons for this are many, but the primary reason I would say is the money.
Guide To Setting Up As An IT Contractor
Setting Up As an IT Contractor. There are four main routes which an individual may follow when he or she has decided to enter a contract:
Hints & Tips for IT Contractors in Ireland:
IT contracting in Ireland is becoming increasingly popular, with employers seeking the best of the best when it comes to the skills and technical qualifications that are ‘in demand’.
How Much Can I Contribute To an Occupational Pension Scheme?
If you contract through your company you may take out a company pension scheme. This would be a scheme set up in your company name rather than your own name.
How Much Can I Withdraw for My Own Personal Use From My Company?
All monies taken from the company for personal use are treated as net salary. We would generally recommend that you fix your net salary at the start of the year and ....
How To Work Out Your Daily Rate
You are a degree qualified senior .NET developer with 5 years commercial experience and on a salary of 55K. What daily rate would you expect if you were to go contracting.
IT Contracting In Australia
The contracting industry is predominantly based in Sydney (some 92 per cent of Australia's IT companies are located here) and Melbourne, with a smaller number of roles based in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. The vast majority of UK contractors want to work in Sydney originally, just as those travelling to the UK initially seek work in London. It is perfectly natural to target the nation's largest city in the first instance.
Longer IT (UK) Contracts a "Risky Business"
The reality of longer terms contracts following Cable and Wireless v Muscat is that the hirer will be more at risk of a claim for employment rights than for short term engagements. At least that will be the perception with hirers and agencies which are familiar with Muscat and Dacas.
Should I Purchase A Car Personally or Purchase a Company Car?
If you decide to purchase a company car the company will receive an invoice for the vehicle and all repayments will be made from the company.
Tax Deadlines
The following chart shows the relevant filing dates and payment
dates for Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax, PAYE/ PRSI and
VAT. It should help you budget for forthcoming tax payments.
What are Retirement Annuities
Individuals who are self-employed and individuals who are in non-pensionable employment may make contributions to a retirement annuity plan.
What Are The Implications of a Company Giving a Loan to a Director?
A loan to a director of a company is deemed to be an annual payment made under the deduction of income tax.
What Duties Do I Have as a Director?
A short a list of directors duties of a limited company.
What is a Capital Allowance and How is it Calculated?
Expenses are generally categorised as either Capital Expenses or Revenue Expenses.....
What is the Benefit-in Kind Charge If I Have a Company Car?
If your company provides you with a company car for personal use then you will have to pay tax on the value of the benefit in kind each year.
What is the Tax Position If I Take a Contract Overseas?
If you go overseas to work you will always have to take into account your potential tax liability in Ireland and the country where you are working.
What IT Contractor’s want from their Agencies.
Churlish recruiters should hone their customer service skills so they start treating contractors like valued clients and not expendable resources, the UK IT industry has been told.
What Makes a Successful IT Contractor?
Do you have the traits of what it takes to make a successful IT contractor? Read these 11 traits identified by the IT contractor portal site Contractor UK. If you possess even half of these traits you are well on the way to building up a successful contracting business.
Whats hot in Contracting for 2007 - CPL
Whats hot in Contracting for 2007 - CPL....
To say that the IT contracting market is buoyant at the moment would be little more than an understatement! Simply put, there has been no slow down in the IT contracting market throughout 2006 and it doesn’t look like letting up coming into 2007.
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