• Contractors often get paid higher rates as employers are paying for their flexibility
• Contracting through your own limited company is the most tax efficient way possible and isn’t as hard or time consuming as you might think
• You will often be paid on an hourly basis with high overtime rates
• You can offset all of your business expenses against your income to further reduce your tax bill
• You have more flexibility to negotiate pay rates and conditions.

• As a contractor you are your own boss
• You will have the freedom to work when you want/need
• Contractors can choose to spend more time on their hobbies such as sports or travel
• Contracting is ideal if you have a family or young children as you can work around parenting duties and school hours.
• Changing contract is often be easier than changing jobs
• The company you work for is not your employer, but is instead your client.

• Working in a variety of businesses will broaden your skill-set and knowledge
• You will have more opportunities to taste test industries
• Your confidence will grow as you deal with a number of employers, managers and colleagues
• Contractors often have a very extensive CV with a strong list of references.

• Being a contractor is essentially a form of networking. It’s highly likely one contract job may lead to another
• There is sometimes room for contract work to become permanent
• Working for different organisations gives you the ability to advance your career without being limited by a single employer’s processes, procedures or business ethos
• Opportunities aboard become easier
• Contracting is a smart way to broaden your experience and diversify your skills
• Contracting can provide constant stimulation for people who enjoy a diverse working life.

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