In today’s dynamic international job market employers are increasingly attracted to the flexibility that the contractor workforce can offer their businesses. At the same time many employees are also discovering the benefits of increased financial reward and freedom that working as a contractor can provide.
These days contractors often work globally wherever there is a need for their particular skill set and whilst this offers fantastic opportunities in terms of experience, there are many pitfalls awaiting the unwary contractor. Tax and immigration law varies enormously from country to country and the penalties for those found to be on the wrong side of the law (even unknowingly) can be harsh.
