Posted on June 15th, 2010 by icsanna
At Independent Contractor Services (ICS), we may offer accountancy and administration services to contractors throughout the marketplace, but we are also interested in finding out why you chose to become a contractor.
National Freelancers Day this year wants to highlight freelancing and contracting as a lifestyle choice. On unveiling the focus for this year’s day, John [...]
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Posted on June 14th, 2010 by icsanna
Contractors can now compare how much they can earn through PAYE, an Umbrella Company or a Limited Company, with a new contractor calculator by Independent Contractor Services (ICS).
The calculator, available at http://www.ics.me.uk/contractor-tax-calculator, is designed to be fast and simple to use. Contractors simply enter their daily [...]
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Posted on June 10th, 2010 by icsanna
Contractors with accountancy skills are expecting demand for their skills to increase over the next few months. Confidence amongst these contractors is high and they believe there will be a rise in demand from numerous financial institutions.
18% of contractors expect investment banks and fund managers to provide the most job opportunities over the next year [...]
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Posted on June 2nd, 2010 by icsanna
Independent Contractor Services (ICS) has moved to a new, larger, office in Lancaster.
John Lyon, Managing Director of ICS, comments, “Over the last few months we have experienced considerable growth in the numbers of contractors using our Limited Company, Umbrella and Sole Trader services.Â
“We are focussed on providing the highest levels of care and compliance to [...]
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Posted on May 19th, 2010 by icsanna
In line with the first National Freelancers Day, which was held on 23rd November 2009, Independent Contractor Services (ICS) ran a competition aimed at all contractors and freelancers. To be in with a chance to win a trip to Krakow, they simply had to enter a few details via our website.
The winner, Phil from North [...]
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Posted on May 17th, 2010 by icsanna
IR35 can often be complex and confusing for contractors and recruiters alike. In response to this, Independent Contractor Services (ICS) have created a page dedicated to explaining IR35 in simple terms.
We want to help you understand IR35 without getting confused by the legislation which came into force with the Finance Act of 2000.
Within the contractor [...]
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Posted on May 6th, 2010 by icsanna
A survey has revealed that almost one in four self employed Britons are considering moving abroad in the next five years. Contractor UK explained one of factors is looming tax rises in the UK.
The findings, compiled by Foreign Currency Direct, add that Australia and New Zealand are seen by self-employed Britons, including contractors, as the [...]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by icsanna
In a bid to be more in tune with UK citizens, HM Revenue and Customs are increasingly using new technologies as they strive to keep us updated with changes in legislation, online filing and much more. They have a blog which is updated regularly and also a Twitter page.
Their most recent addition is the podcast. [...]
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Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by icsanna
After a turbulent 2009 for IT Security contractors, the market appears to be stabilising and demand for contractors within this field is beginning to increase. A study by Barclay Simpson found that in 2009, rates for contractors within IT Security fell by between 10% and 20% with contractors increasingly signing permanent contracts fearing that ongoing [...]
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Posted on January 13th, 2010 by icsanna
It may be a tough task finding your next contract but one job site is trying to make it that little bit easier by developing a free iPhone application which can help you search for your next contract on your iPhone.
TipTopJob, an online job board wants users including contractors to have the ability to search [...]
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