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IT Contracting in Belgium - Money and Tax
Brussels’s status as the ‘capital’ of the EU means that there is a wealth of contract and project-based work available.

IT Contracting in Belgium - Living and Working
Belgium’s close contact with the European community and fast transport links to the UK make it a popular destination despite relatively high tax and social security rates.

IT Contracting in France - Money and Tax
France has much to offer the foreign contractor in the way of culture, gastronomy, sports activities and tourism.

IT Contracting in France - Living and Working
France has historically been very open to foreign contractors, and its large technology centres near Paris and in Sophia Antipolis provide numerous contract opportunities.

IT Contracting in Germany - Money & Tax
The IT industry is extremely active, offering many contract opportunities, while other sectors are also very present.

IT Contracting in Germany - Living and Working
Europe’s largest country, unsurprisingly, has a range of different attractions for the international contractor.

IT Contracting in Ireland - Money and Tax
Within 6 weeks of your arrival in Ireland, it will be necessary to apply, with the relevant documentation, for a Personal Public Service (PPS) number at the local Social Welfare Office.

IT Contracting in Ireland - Living & Working
Although not traditionally regarded as a contractor destination, the implantation of technology giants such as Apple, Amazon and Microsoft in Ireland has opened up the market.

IT Contracting in Italy - Money and Tax
Italy is not a regular destination for contractors due to its relatively closed market on temporary labour. However there are still a number of companies within the IT, Telecoms and Oil and Gas industries that hire international contractors.

IT Contracting in Italy - Living and Working
Italy is a great destination for European contractors due to its good travel links to the UK, its Mediterranean climate and the wealth of travel and tourism opportunities that it offers.

IT Contracting in Luxembourg: Money & Tax
Upon arrival in Luxembourg, you must register at your local Administration Communale, taking all relevant documents with you.

IT Contracting in Luxembourg: Living & Working
Although often overlooked by contractors, Luxembourg’s physical proximity and close ties with Belgium and the EU, as well as its prominent banking sector, make it a prime destination for contractors.

IT Contracting in Norway: Money & Tax
Norway as a contract destination is a challenge if not correctly set up from the outset. Correct registration and reporting are essential but if the rules are followed things move very smoothly.

IT Contracting in Norway: Living & Working
Norway is a very popular country for European contractors, especially in the Oil and Gas Industry.

IT Contracting in Spain: Money & Tax
Spain is a very popular country for European contractors, especially in the Oil & Gas, IT and Comms as well as banking sectors.

IT Contracting in Spain: Living & Working
Spain is a very popular destination for European contractors in both the IT and other sectors due to its relative proximity to the UK, its Mediterranean climate and the wealth of travel and tourism opportunities that it offers.

IT Contracting in Sweden: Money & Tax
Although not immediately quoted as a contract destination, the wide variety of sectors using contract services in Sweden makes it an increasingly popular option.

IT Contracting in Sweden: Living & Working
Sweden is the third largest western country in Europe, half of which is covered by lakes and forests. About 85% of the population lives in the south, with just under 2 million in Stockholm alone.

IT Contracting in Switzerland: Money & Tax
Switzerland, due to its geographical situation in the centre of Europe, high salaries, safety and quality of life make it a popular destination for the international contractor.

IT Contracting in Switzerland: Living & Working
Switzerland has historically been very open to foreign contractors due to its peaceful, prosperous and stable modern market economy.

IT Contracting in The Netherlands: Living & Working
While the official languages of the Netherlands are Dutch and the lesser-known Frisian, English is very widely spoken.

IT Contracting in The Netherlands: Money & Tax
The Netherlands is currently one of the most popular and advantageous countries for European contractors in both the IT and other sectors. With generous allowances for skilled workers, it is a financially viable destination, while its proximity to the UK makes it easy to return home.

Contractors' Questions: overseas tax liabilities
One contractor asks overseas tax experts, Global K, on tax liabilities whilst working overseas.

Contracting Overseas: deciding how to structure your contract
David Houston of GlobalK takes us through some of the options you may be faced with when you decide to take a contract overseas. This is an updated version of the article for 2006.

Placing UK individuals on freelance assignments in Europe
David Houston of Global K provides some words of advice to UK Recruitment Agencies who are involved in placing contractors overseas, especially if such placements are not part of their routine business.

International Contracting after IR35
David Houston of GlobalK, and a long time contributor to the Contractor UK site, looks at some of the popular misconceptions which surround contracting abroad. This is a revised version of the article for 2006.


 

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