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			<title><![CDATA[ Dissolving a company - exit strategy ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/4892/t/Dissolving-a-company-exit-strategy.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Wondered if anyone has been in this position or has any views / advice:
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A Ltd company of 3 equal shareholders (directors) was formed a year ago. No special exit strategies were identified or agreed upon at the time of the formation
of the company. A few months ago one of the directors decided that it wasn&#39;t going in the right direction for him and he wanted out. A second director
indicated that it was &#39;all 3 or nothing&#39; for him so it was decided to dissolve the company.... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:17:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Intermediary limited company ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/4891/t/Intermediary-limited-company.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Is this the same as an umbrella and should I go with someone who pays the invoice amount, or someone who deducts tax? And whats the difference anyway.
<br>
I just want someone who can invoice for me and pay me as much as poss. After hours of research, I have whittled it down to a few companies, but the one I like
best is Priority Accounts. They charge £27.50 and will pay me the rest same day i.e. CHAPS at no extra cost. Anyone else know of these guys. Im looking for
feedback... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:35:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ R&amp;D Grants etc. ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2714/t/R-amp-D-Grants-etc-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Anyone any experience of applying for and obtaining one of the R&amp;D grants that are available from the government? particulary this one:<br><br><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.l3=1074463677&r.l2=1073866776&r.l1=1073858790&r.s=sc&type=RESOURCES&itemId=1074469930">www.businesslink.gov.uk/b...1074469930</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br><br><br>I have an internal software project on the go at the moment, obviously I have funded the... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (terotech)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2005 02:50:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ A good question... ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I posted on this topic a while back and have since learned some new info.  To recap:<br><br>I worked for a multi-national in London for about 2.5years through an agency that is based in Dublin.  I left that role about 3 months ago and am looking to take up a permie job with the same multi-national in Australia sometime in the coming months.<br><br>If I'm reading the EA&amp;EB regulations 2003 correctly:<br>Reg 6 means I can freely go and work for the multi-national at the expiry of my... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2005 02:31:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Any benefit from going limited? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I'm currently using an umbrella company and my contract is almost certainly IN IR35.  Would there be any financial gain in forming a limited company if I stay in IR35?  I'm currently taking home about 61%.<br><br>Thanks,<br>George ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2005 08:11:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Quay Accounting ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2713/t/Quay-Accounting.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Anyone had any experience with Quay Accounting who advertise here? They seem to provide the same kind of services as JDS but for 300 a year less.<br><br>What's the catch?<br><br> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Invexis)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2005 05:19:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ CUK Company formation - any good? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I am thinking of using the company formation service on this site.  <br><br>Has anybody had any experience of this?  Good or bad?<br><br>As I still have not yet obtained a contract I am reluctant to use one of the accountants inclusive services.  It may be a while before I actually obtain this elusive first contract!<br><br>Thanks<br> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2005 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Selecting an accountant ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I've worked my last day as an employee now, i'll be working for myself soon(Private limited company seems to be the way to go from what I'm reading) but am currently enjoying a break. I do need to get some things moving along though now, my question to you guys is;<br><br>Do pretty much all accountants have facilities and packages available for someone moving to work for themselves, as I understand it I am looking at 50 - 80 quid a month fixed price, with the possibility of them throwing in a... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2005 11:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Form 42 - market share price? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I am about to fill in Form 42 for New companies (<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/shareschemes/form42companies.pdf)">www.hmrc.gov.uk/sharesche...anies.pdf)</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--> which is much simplified version of Form 42, and I am a bit confused as to what market price to put on shares. How the feck one can determine market price in case of a small company? <br><br>Particular concern is that on tax charged column. Suppose if I put same market price as the... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2005 05:54:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Need some advice on Composite companies please ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I first worked last year as a contractor using a composite company called PCL I was advised to use them by a work collegue at the time, everything was good about it, money etc. I was payed in a small salary &amp; the rest in dividends. <br><br>Now, I have just started a new contract with a new client &amp; PCL won't let me rejoin as they say their solicitors won't allow them to employ me as now work outside the Aircraft Industry, which is fair enough. So, the problem I have now is trying to... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 04:53:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ What happens if you live in one country but work in another? ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2719/t/What-happens-if-you-live-in-one-country-but-work-in-another-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Do you pay tax where you live or where your contract is?  I suspect that the rules may be different if both countries are within the EEC ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (MickKnipfler)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2005 03:53:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ The IR Does Care ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2721/t/The-IR-Does-Care.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I Found this on <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.boreme.com" target="top">www.boreme.com</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> and I thought I'd share it with you.<br><br>Taken from the Guardian, an actual letter sent by the Inland Revenue:<br><br>Dear Mr Addison,<br>I am writing to you to express our thanks for your more than prompt reply to our latest communication, and also to answer some of the points you raise. I will address them, as ever, in order. Firstly, I must take issue with your... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (sparklelard)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2005 12:34:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Contracting &amp; running a seperate company ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2720/t/Contracting-amp-running-a-seperate-company.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I want to continue contracting but also set up a very small online business in a completely different area. Has anyone else gone through this? I am unsure whether I can set this up as a sole trader etc. Do I need to speak to a solicitor who specialises in contracting or can a general solicitor help with setting th elogistics of doign both, or even better can I do it myself?<br> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Vamp)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2005 04:04:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Same Client New Role IR35 Perspective ?? ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2724/t/Same-Client-New-Role-IR35-Perspective-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Have been at my current client 3 months of a 6 months contract as a data warehouse developer, in the contract I specified what my delieverables were specifically for the role.<br><br>I have now finished the project but they want to keep on but in a different role (nothing to do with what I currently do) in the same department. I going to get my contract re-issued with an updated schedule to containt new job description. My concern though is that this change in role my reflect badly against... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (CheesyNob)</author>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2005 01:55:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Opt in/out !? Again ! ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2723/t/Opt-in-out-Again-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Apologies for reposting this issue. I noticed a poster who I think may be well qualified on this issue !?<br><br>I have been at a client for 14 months ( four 3 month renewals ) ( ie. started pre new employment regs ) with a renewal coming up. My initial contract made no mention of opt in/out and I didn't sign anything saying I would opt out. I was sent an email when the new regs came out asking me to opt out, I ignored it. When my renewal came it had a 'Opt Out' box ticked, after a bit of... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (rootsnall)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2005 03:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ notice periods on contracts ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi All<br><br>i am about to sign a contract with an agency for a 3 month contract with a client.  The client (according to the agent) has  requested a notice period of 1 month on this contract.  Is this a normal notice period?  I  was under the impression that the notice period on contracts was usually between 1 and 2 weeks.  Any  thoughts on this?<br><br>thanks<br> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (stuker)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2005 04:47:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Got some money from IR ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2725/t/Got-some-money-from-IR.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I got a little cheque from the Inland Revenue the other day which was nice  I guess because I paid my corporation tax a little early they made an interest payment to me.<br><br>Does anyone know if this becomes taxable interest income (just like interest income I get from my ltd company bank account)  or does it stay out of my taxable income calculation???<br> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (thinkofaname)</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2005 07:42:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ accountants fees ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2728/t/accountants-fees.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Morning all<br><br>I have been  speaking to an accountant re providing services for LTD company tax admin and he has quoted me a rate (fee) of 2.5% per invoice for his services.  He claims that this is well below the standard rate of 5%.  Can anyone confirm this? Does anyone pay a flat rate to their accountants for services and if so what is the going rate?<br><br>thanks<br> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (stuker)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 23:12:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ What do you think of this?? ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2730/t/What-do-you-think-of-this-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hi All,<br><br>Well i have been a visitor to this site for ages - and thought it was about time I partook of the action!! <br><br>What does everyone think of this? <br><br>&quot;Ex-Employee of P4 spilles the beans <br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>They actually hold back 10% for holiday pay and their charges are 6% 8% 10% &quot;whatever you can get away with &quot; as I was told when I joined.Another point they were charging Their... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 06:43:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Help - calculating interest on a daily basis for overdue inv ]]></title>
			<link>http://cuk.yuku.com/topic/2729/t/Help-calculating-interest-on-a-daily-basis-for-overdue-inv.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hi<br><br>I have a client who is querying the calculation used to generate a daily interest rate of 2% on an amount of 251.60.  Can anyone point me in the direction of a template or website where I can generate this calculation and check the formula before deciding to take this further? ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (sdwhyatt)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 05:48:45 GMT</pubDate>
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