umbrella company

Company that assists contractors in financial administration, payroll and taxation. Can also arrange flexible solutions for immigration, employment and financial services that contractors may need. Also known as Professional Employer Organisation (PEO), Contractor Management Company (CMC) or Managed Service Company (MSC).

Case Studies

Study 1 - The Consultant: Hamish, a change management consultant from South Africa, was offered a lucrative 12 month assignment in Paris working for a consulting company. Neither the recruitment agency based in London, nor the consulting company’s local office was willing to organise a work visa for him and his family. Luckily, he contacted www.contractortaxation.com and we passed his case on to our local partner in France.

France

France has always been a country that appeals to foreign contractors, with its culture, diversity, lifestyle, food and wide range of travelling options. Further, there are numerous contracting opportunities in and around Paris’ technology centres.

Contractor Management Company

A contractor management company (CMC) provides outsourcing of payroll, workers' compensation, human resources and employee benefits administration. They are specialised in dealing with contractors, freelancers and interim workers. They can also arrange work permits and work visas for qualified candidates. To summarise they are a packaged solution for ensuring compliance with tax, employment and immigration law.

International Assignments

Our primary focus is on contract, freelance and interim workers around the globe. This professional area has its own language related to the creation and maintenance of accurate, reliable, compliant, cost effecitve and flexible solutions to support the unique requirements of fixed term International Assignments.

This section outlines some of these structures and terms. It also gives greater depth to our service offering and how our partner network adds value to everyone involved in Global Mobility.

We cover:

Australian Permanent Resident

What does it mean to be an Australian Permanent Resident?

Australian permanent residents can:

* live and work in Australia on a permanent basis
* work for any employer in any occupation for any duration (except for the Armed Forces or Federal Public Service which is restricted to Australian Citizens)
* study in Australia at school or university
* receive subsidised healthcare through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
* access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods - typically 2 years)

Trades Persons - MODL List

MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL)

Trades Persons - ASCO code 4
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

4114-15
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 4114-11
Automotive Electrician 4212-11
Baker 4512-11
Binder and Finisher 4913-11
Boat Builder and Repairer 4981-13
Bricklayer 4414-11
Cabinetmaker 4922-11
Carpenter 4411-13
Carpenter and Joiner 4411-11
Cook 4513-11
Drainer 4431-15
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson 4313-11
Electrician (Special Class) 4311-13
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson 4315-11
Fibrous Plasterer 4412-11

Associate Professionals - MODL List

MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL)

Associate Professionals - ASCO code 3

Chef (excluding Commis Chef) 3322-11 (part)
Dental Technician 3492-15

If you work in one of these occupations or specialisations then you're eligible for 457 work permit sponsorship for contract or freelance work through a contractor management company in Australia.

Managers & Administrators - MODL list

MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL)

Managers and Administrators - ASCO code 1

Child Care Coordinator 1295-11
Engineering Manager 1221-11

If you work in one of these occupations or specialisations then you're eligible for 457 work permit sponsorship for contract or freelance work through a contractor management company in Australia.