Return to work - consultant or contractor

[BoscoTalking]

Some advice needed,
And my apologies if these are simpleton questions that I’ve ask here

I’ve been out of the workplace for more than two years now and has been asked to return to multinational role as a contractor, working through an agency company. That company wants me to work through a company called contractor Plus will manage my tax obligations. I can either go with being a PAYE employee or a director in a company that they set up which appears to be above board, and I manage my expenses mileage et cetera through the site.

Has anyone any feedback on
A this company contractor plus?
B this type of set up - basically I’m working 20 hours per week “at” the US multinational through a few layers.
I’ve never been self employed but maybe it’s not a bad idea if I can offset expenses, such as car use to get there and back for example -which I’m not sure could..

Thanks

 

[Nivarg]

If the site of the US multinational is your normal place of work, you shouldn't be able to claim for the travel to and from there.

Business journeys

This page describes what qualifies for business travel

www.revenue.ie

 

[cally1990]

You can't claim travel to their site, it's classified as the normal place of work for these situations

I can send a bunch of info on this , but you wont be able to

For that crowd, they are excellent, used them in the past

They are top notch in fairness
.their reviews shows the same

Google Search

 

[elcato]

I can either go with being a PAYE employee or a director in a company that they set up which appears to be above board, and I manage my expenses mileage et cetera through the site.

Both treat pensions differently. What age are you and what pensions and PRSI stamps have you got ? Contractor pay a different PRSI stamp but as a director I believe you can avail of good pension tax breaks.
Note: I have never been either, just a PAYE employee. Some experts here will advise.

 

[Savvy]

I can either go with being a PAYE employee or a director in a company that they set

If you think you will be contracting only short/medium term(say less than 2 years) then I would just join an umbrella company they have.
This means you just give them a months notice that you are finishing up

If you plan to do it more long term, or if things change over time then you can setup your own company(through Contracting Plus).
I've used the company in both scenarios and I concur that they are excellent.