hail-hail

I am currently in the process of re-negotiating the terms of my employment, basically I am moving from England back to Scotland and will now be working part time. All my work is down south and I don't want to spend all my time away from the family.
My company have been very helpful and we have been looking at moving me to a part time contract, however their lawyer has advised them that if they give me part time contract, this would allow any other employee to become part time, a situation they want to avoid, which is fair enough.

So it boils down to me leaving the company and then working for them as a contractor. I now need to look into setting up a company and all the whistles and bells that goes with this, IR35 etc.

i intend to be available for 3 days per week for my curent employer and then I may look for some work in Scotland for the other days

Can anyone give me some advice on how to go about this, or point me in the right direction

David Lock

Do you think you will be using an accountant under this new regime? If so then why don't you identify one and discuss your thoughts with him at the outset as he will have the answers you want and explain most tax efficient ways of doing things. This is not to say you have to use one though. DL

s2njs

Contact your local business link - they run courses (free) for start up businesses, they should be able to set you on the right track.

Scoobychick

iTrader: (1)

Business Link is a very helpful site, there is loads of information. When I started my business I did some courses in bookeeping and taxation and whilst I gained a basic knowledge of both subjects they also reinforced my opinion that getting a good bookeeping programme and accountant are essential, all you have to do is keep good records and hand them over to your accountant at the end of the year which frees you up to get on with the business of earning money

andrewdelvard

I really wouldn't bother with an accountant for your needs. Just look in Yellow pages and call round a few bookkeepers. They'll be more than enough for what you require and an awful lot cheaper.

Sprint Chief

http://www.shout99.com/contractors/

A lot of useful info here, but be aware that some people are a little jaded at being roundly shafted by Gordon Brown and Dawn Primarolo!

Most accountants offer a free 1/2 hr consultation so fire up a couple but be aware that accountants are not the right people to ask if you are free of IR35, you need a specialist or good employment lawyer for that.

scoob_babe

ParasolIT seem to be ok - check NamesFacesPlaces.com (I think this is right) for more info. It's the online area for CW.

big_xavier

Good umbrella company thats what you need.
They deal with billing tax etc for a monthly fee ,and pay a wage .