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I was made redundant last month and have been given the opportunity to contract somewhere for a month but have no idea what this entails. A quick search tells me I can set up a Ltd company or use an umbrella company. Umbrella sounds best as it may only be a one of for a month and the contract starts on Monday.
Is there anything else I need to know or any umbrella companies you recommend / I should avoid?
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Posted : 14/11/2013 6:40 pm
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I'll email you...


 
Posted : 15/11/2013 9:52 am
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yep, for that short a time use parasol or somebody similar. They'll do all the admin nonsense you need doing. If you were doing it for longer then its worth setting yourself up as a limited company. enjoy.


 
Posted : 15/11/2013 10:27 am
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I used these people for a number of years - www.blueintellect.co.uk they were by far the best of the many umbrella companies i've used (including Parasol)

And if you need a limited company & accounting package try www.businessorchard.com - they're part of the same company.


 
Posted : 15/11/2013 10:54 am
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Mrs Clubber used parasol (IIRC) a while back when she was in the same situation. They seemed decent enough. Make sure you're clear on how much you will actually take home though.


 
Posted : 15/11/2013 10:57 am
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Parasol were good for me when I started contracting - only used them for a couple of months, then I got my ltd company set up.

Nice and clear terms and conditions and everything was sortable online.

Dave


 
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Posted : 15/11/2013 11:20 am
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Cheers for the feedback


 
Posted : 15/11/2013 1:43 pm

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