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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. IT Contracting in The Netherlands: Living & Working Strong economic growth coupled with IT skills shortages have contributed to an increased demand for overseas consultants. IT Contracting in The Netherlands: Money & Tax With its vastly multicultural society and laid-back, liberal outlook, The Netherlands promises to be an interesting prospect for the UK contractor. IT Contracting in Switzerland: Living & Working Switzerland, in general opinion, denotes a country of prosperous banking communities, stunning landscapes and astronomical salaries. IT Contracting in Switzerland: Money & Tax Administrative offices, claiming expenses, licensed employers and other financial aspects of contracting in Switzerland. IT Contracting in Belgium: Living & Working Belgium has an extremely diverse population, with three official languages in operation throughout the country. IT Contracting in Belgium: Money & Tax There are a number of tax efficient options that a professional contractor can consider when facing an assignment in Belgium. IT Contracting in Germany: Living & Working Along with its multicultural society and advanced technology market, Germany offers exciting opportunities to those contractors seeking the abroad-experience. IT Contracting in Germany: Money & Tax Taxation, deductible allowances and other financial issues affecting contractors working in Germany IT Contracting in Ireland: Living & Working With its jovial atmosphere and attractive tax system, Ireland provides a welcome home away from home. IT Contracting in Ireland: Money & Tax As of January 2006, the remittance basis of taxation has been abolished for use on employment income during assignments in Ireland. IT Contracting in the USA - Living and Working (2003) For many IT contractors, a few years in the U.S will prove to be a rewarding and exciting experience. At the outset, you'll need to demonstrate a real commitment to your future 'sponsor' and agency, with a view to spending several years in the U.S, since most contracts are drawn out on a yearly basis. IT Contracting in the USA - Money and Tax (2003) A new article dealing with the tax implications of contracting in the USA, including residency, social security and personal tax rules. IT Contracting in Australia - Living and Working (2003) The contracting industry is predominantly based in Sydney (some 92 per cent of Australia's IT companies are located here) and Melbourne, with a smaller number of roles based in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. IT Contracting in Australia - Money and Tax (2003) Article dealing with the tax implications of contracting down under, including residency, social security and personal tax rules. IT Contracting in the U.A.E. (2003) Tax-free earnings are obviously a big attraction for IT contractors and according to Bradley Barr of New Technology Recruitment, Dubai vacancies are snapped up quickly. 'Dubai is a popular destination and there is a broad range of IT jobs there now in a diverse range of industries – although the highest paid positions are in the oil industry'. IT Contracting in Luxembourg (2003) Luxembourg is a tiny country right in the heart of Europe tucked in between Germany, France and Belgium. The capital city of the same name is home to the European Commission which attracts civil servants from far and wide but for IT professionals Luxembourg's major pulling power is its huge finance industry which dominates the economy. IT Contracting in South Africa (2003) With the demise of apartheid and the ensuing lifting of world trade sanctions, many large corporations have set up offices in South Africa, particularly finance houses, insurance companies, large international software manufacturers and consultancy firms like Ernst & Young and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
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