Contracting is a great way to give you
- Flexibility
- The freedom of being your own boss
- Financial Benefit
- Development of current skills and opportunity to gain new ones
- Self-determination
- A variety of roles that fit into your lifestyle
- The chance to experiment with new positions, companies and industries
- Career progression
- New environments, locations and people
- Career breaks if you need them for further study, travel etc
- The chance to establish good business contacts
What you need to do
Being a contractor means you need to set up a method in which to get paid by either setting up your own limited company or going under the umbrella of another company who will manage everything for you for a fee. See the links below for umbrella options or Companies House for setting up your own business.
www.jsagroup.co.uk
www.parasol.co.uk
www.danbro.co.uk
www.charterhouseplc.com
www.contractoruk.com
www.companieshouse.org.uk/infoAndGuide/companyRegistration
If you are a contractor from abroad you will need a P46 and you will also need to apply for a National Insurance number. This is required to make you eligible for tax and legally allowed to work in the UK. For more information see www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/nic
You will require Employers Liability insurance as a legal requirement and may need Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurances. Contact an insurance specialist to get the best advice.
www.caunceohara.co.uk
www.trafalgar.uk.com
The Citizens Advice Bureau - www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/employment
This website provides a variety of Employment related issues explained with further recommendations and clear explanations of your rights in the work place.
