I have been offered a long gig with Shell by MBA, and I am just going over their T&C's. Anyone got any experience of working with these guys? Maybe the wrong forum, but wanted to ask. They seem an odd lot.
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Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostOdd?
How so?
And also, 7 people got hold of me for the same role, then all tried ot carry on, despite me telling them one of them had already contacted me. They just seem a bit, well, odd.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostI don't know, they seem to want everything now, will not work with Ltd's, seem to want to do all the payroll and by that, I mean handle all of your tax affairs, a one stop shop, and that is the only way they'll do business. I don't know, I guess sometimes you have a nagging feeling you want to put to bed, and I have one, so was hoping someone here had dealt with them before. Seem a large org.
And also, 7 people got hold of me for the same role, then all tried ot carry on, despite me telling them one of them had already contacted me. They just seem a bit, well, odd.
"Norrahe" might be worth a PM.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostI don't know, they seem to want everything now, will not work with Ltd's, seem to want to do all the payroll and by that, I mean handle all of your tax affairs, a one stop shop, and that is the only way they'll do business. I don't know, I guess sometimes you have a nagging feeling you want to put to bed, and I have one, so was hoping someone here had dealt with them before. Seem a large org.
And also, 7 people got hold of me for the same role, then all tried ot carry on, despite me telling them one of them had already contacted me. They just seem a bit, well, odd.Comment
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Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostI should do some research with regards to working in the Netherlands.
"Norrahe" might be worth a PM.
They are offering 67% of earnings, plus whatever expenses I can get away with (kids education, moving fees etc), which would put it up to about 78% and it's a long gig, on fairly good terms. Maybe I am just being too cynical.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostThanks Spod, Norrahe just PM'd me, which was nice.
They are offering 67% of earnings, plus whatever expenses I can get away with (kids education, moving fees etc), which would put it up to about 78% and it's a long gig, on fairly good terms. Maybe I am just being too cynical.
MBA will try and get you to use their payroll company and as you have to have health insurance (mandatory in NL), the'll try and get you to use theirs. I've sent you a link to a very good accountant who is well versed in dealing with expats, NL tax laws but also the use of a UK limited in NL.
I used the same payroll company that MBA used for the first few months and while the admin was fine, they do not have a clue about dealing with expats, it was only when I moved to my accountant that I found out they shold have dealt with lots of stuff like the rebate on moving expenses etc...
Good luck!
NL is a very bureaucratic country to move to and you do need to do your reading before you move here. Once you're moved in and registered it should be fineComment
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I've worked through MBA in the Netherlands, and they are very good. No problems at all.
Worked for Flip
(no that's his name..)Comment
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Originally posted by KentPhilip View PostI've worked through MBA in the Netherlands, and they are very good. No problems at all.
Worked for Flip
(no that's his name..)While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by KentPhilip View PostI've worked through MBA in the Netherlands, and they are very good. No problems at all.
Worked for Flip
(no that's his name..)
Their payroll company who are supposed to be expert with expat affairs haven't a clue how to deal with people who are there long term and often you get told you cannot use a UK ltd (you can but there are some forms you need to fill in etc.... with the local tax office).
Rule of thumb is if you intend to move to another country do some research before you move.Comment
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