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We are a dedicated portal providing contracting solutions for all your IT contracting needs. Anticipating your needs and situations you could find yourself in, we bring you the latest news, facts, advice and much more on the IT Contract industry.

We have safe and compliant Umbrella Companies, PAYE Service Companies and IT Accountants directories as well as a Limited Company Set-up facility to assist you. Our Umbrella Company Guide contains important advice, neat information and resources that can be used to develop the best solutions for your situation.

We have safe and compliant Umbrella Companies, PAYE Service Companies and IT Accountants directories as well as a Limited Company Set-up facility to assist you with. Our Umbrella Company Guide contains important advice, neat information and resources that can be used to develop the best solutions for your situation.

Our constant endeavour is to be of immense service to contractors, freelancers and consultants. While our portal serves to demystify the contracting work with our knowledge, experience and efficient services, our articles also serve to dispel some myths regarding using the service of an umbrella company.

Our top IT Contract Search facilities allow you to find IT Contracts from multiple job boards. We arrange pension, life assurance, income protection and mortgage, discounted rates for vehicle leasing and professional indemnity cover, specially tailored to your needs as an independent contractor. We help you get your currency converted at the very best rates.

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IT Contractor

Pay leaps for IT Contractors in Financial Services Pay for IT contractors in financial services has jumped 11% over the past six months, despite the downturn expected in the sector following the credit crunch, reveals research by Skills Market/Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo). Major IT skills shortages driving IT Contractor rates up According to an annual survey by Robert Walters, one of the biggest existing IT agencies, both salaries and contractor rates are being driven northwards because of a gaping skills shortage in IT. Contracting in The Netherlands Dutch law states that all Dutch individuals working in The Netherlands should be employees and Dutch tax, where not eliminated under a Double Tax Treaty, will be deducted via monthly withholding and paid across to the Dutch tax authorities at that time. UK now biggest and fastest growing IT hub outside the USA A new report published by Deloitte says the UK is the new hub for fast growing technology firms.

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IT Recruiters

Biggest shake up of Immigration System in 45 years went live today The introduction of a new points system is easily the biggest shake-up of the immigration system in 45 years. The scheme is designed to attract the best talent so that.... The idea that would abolish agencies The demise of agencies has been predicted several times, as it has of IT Contractors, and yet we are ...... Agencies abolished A bill introduced in the House of Commons has pronounced agencies’ practice of taking money from clients for supplying IT Contractors illegal. Agencies increase margins and profits by dumping PSLs There is yet another instance of an agency Parity which says it intends to dump its low margin business and move on to concentrating on higher margin business.

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Financial

Foreign Exchange We have teamed up with an internationally renowned Foreign Exchange specialist to bring contractors, recruiters and anyone who changes money, an opportunity to exchange their money at a rate more attractive than they could get from their banks. Contractor pensions Pensions are a great way to invest as they attract tax relief at the investors’ highest marginal rate of tax, and lets you avail of the significant tax breaks available from HMRC. Conractor Income protection Let’s face it, a short term interruption to your income can interfere with your ability to meet your commitments and expose you to grave financial loss ..... Contractor Insurance At the start of your contracting career, you will soon realize you need to take out an individual cover to ensure the financial security for your family, but nevertheless a policy that really works for you.

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Useful Articles

Pay leaps for IT Contractors in Financial Services Pay for IT contractors in financial services has jumped 11% over the past six months, despite the downturn expected in the sector following the credit crunch, reveals research by Skills Market/Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo). Datagate Services v HMRC: A shot in the arm The Special Commissioners’ decision in the case of Datagate Services Limited v The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs went in the contractor’s favor. Will the Government review IR35? PCG has cautiously welcomed the announcement of the tax and national insurance regime, in today's Budget review, as it pertains to freelancers. Would you qualify to come to work in the UK? The new Highly Skilled Migrants Programme will be fully implemented by the end of the summer.

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