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The UK is a great place to work if you’re Australian. You can easily secure a Tier 5 Working Holiday Visa, the Pound converts well to Australian Dollars, the rest of Europe is only a short flight away & highly skilled Australians are always in demand! At Commonwealth Contractors we can help you make the most out of working in the UK!
Whether you hold a Tier 5 (Working Holiday) Visa, Ancestry Visa, Tier 1 (HSMP) or you are looking to secure Tier 2 (Work Permit) Sponsorship Commonwealth Contractors can help. For more Information call now on 0800 294 4388 or Submit your Details & we will get back to you!
Moving from Tier 5 (Working Holiday) to Tier 1 (HSMP)
Do you have a Masters Degree? Are you generating a Highly Skilled wage? If so you may be able to apply for a Tier 1 (General) Visa!
If you don’t have a Masters Degree you may find Tier 2 Sponsorship (formerly UK Work Permit) a great alternative (see below).
At Commonwealth Contractors we can help you:
- Qualify for a Tier 1 (General) Visa: Personal Service Companies & Umbrella Companies can cause big problems when applying for a Tier 1 visa. At Commonwealth Contractors we can maximise your income while ensuring qualification against Tier 1 criteria.
- Apply for a Tier 1 (General) Visa: We partner with OISC Registered Immigration Firms who specialise in Tier 1 applications for skilled Australians
- Work towards a Tier 1 Extension & Permanent Residence: Once you’ve secured a Tier 1 visa you should think about qualifying for an extension after 3 years. Commonwealth Contractors can help!
Moving from Tier 5 (Working Holiday) to Tier 2 (Work Permit)
If you’re a Healthcare or IT Professional our Tier 2 Licensed Consultancy Partners may be prepared to sponsor you on a Tier 2 (Work Permit) visa where required.
Tier 2 Visas are normally approved quickly (1-3 weeks required), often run for an initial 3 year term & count towards Permanent Residence.
To take on an assignment our Partners must be working further to a project that generates at least £250 per professional day for at least 3 months in duration.
Consultants employed by our Consultancy Partners benefit from:
- Varied Projects: Undertake 1 or many assignments during employment
- Fantastic Remuneration:Consultants receive outstanding remuneration rewards
- Claimable Business Expenses: Expenses may include; Accommodation, Flights, Site Based Travel, Daily Subsistence, Visa Costs, Computer Expenses, Business Telecoms etc
Maximising Contract Income
If you intend to simply maximise Contract Income for 2 years on a Tier 5 (Working Holiday) Visa and then return home Commonwealth Contractors can help! As an Australian it is possible to maximise retention but it’s important to ensure that you don’t end up with a double tax liability.
Did you know that the Dividend Income from a UK Company is not covered by the UK – Australia Double Tax Treaty? Therefore if you open your own Contractor Limited Company and take Dividends not only will you have a UK Tax Liability but also an end of year Australian Tax bill.
At Commonwealth Contractors we can help you to maximise Contract Income without the need to open a Contractor Limited Company. Not only will you benefit from great retention but you will also not need to worry about end of year accounts, VAT returns, Corporation Tax payments etc.
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