Contractor UK: IT Contracting Resources for UK Contractors
Contractor UK is home to the UK's IT contracting community. Online since 1999, offering daily news & guides, contract jobs, rates, calculators & an active forum with over 30,000 members. Contractor UK has everything for the successful contractor. Contractor Mortgages.
Contractor Market Rates Reports - October 2024
Contractor market demand reports. You can check out the latest ContractorUK market reports below: ‘Hesitant’ hirers kept IT contractor jobs market from growing in May 2024. Companies are ‘still stalling on hiring decisions,’ but the knock-on negative appetite for IT contractors is now reducing, month-on-month.
Contractor guide to holiday pay
Jul 6, 2018 · In the wake of high profile cases like Uber, Deliveroo and Pimlico Plumbers, which saw ‘self-employed’ individuals being classed as ‘workers,’ the spotlight on workers’ rights -- such as holiday pay-- is more glaring than ever, writes Maggie Lawson, head of finance at ICS Accounting.. Before we explore eligibility to receiving this potentially important pay right, keep in …
How to set up a contractor limited company in 10 steps
Mar 5, 2024 · Here, I’ll guide you through how to set up a contractor limited company in 10 steps, writes Chris Littlewood, senior accountant at inniAccounts. 1. Decide on a name for your business. Your company name is your brand so it’s important to reflect the impression you want to give prospective clients. There are practical things to consider.
Guide to Contracting in the UK from Overseas
Apr 20, 2023 · Pay the application fee -- the standard fee ranges from £625 to £1,423, depending on your circumstances. Pay the healthcare surcharge (‘IHS’) -- this is usually £624 per year. Support yourself when you arrive in the UK -- you will usually need to have at least £1,270 available (unless you are exempt).
Guide to Hiring a Contractor
Hiring a contractor instead of employing a permanent staff member can be beneficial for a number of reasons. Contractors are often required to provide expert skills the in-house team may not have, usually to complete a particular project or task. Companies also …
News - Contractor UK
Uncertainty of Autumn Budget 2024 forced IT contractor’s hirers into ‘wait and see’ mode in August. The unknown of October 30th and an opaque Employment Rights Bill are keeping IT 'recruitment and investment plans on hold.'. 10th September, 2024 | Contracting News.
IT Contractor Money - Financial Advice for Contractors
News and guides on money and finances for contractors. Covering everything you need to know from contractor mortgages, pensions and ISAs, to tax rates, contractor wills and childcare vouchers. You can also read the latest news on anything likely to affect your financial affairs e.g. new legislation, Budget and Brexit.
Contract rate negotiation: How to negotiate a rate rise
How to present a rate rise request. Neil McCreadie of Hudson recruitment: 1. Submit a request to increase in writing (e-mail will suffice) - via your agency . This should include: Headline with your current rate, length of time worked for the company, role title (when hired and current title) and new rate desired.
Coming to the UK for Contract Work – a UK Expat Contractor’s Guide
Apr 23, 2018 · Under the Tier 1 entrepreneur category, you could carry out UK contract work if you set up/take over and work for your business. However, an expat contractor must have access to at least £50,000 investment funds to apply and you must check your work meets the conditions of self employment. The rules of what you can and cannot do under a Tier 1 ...