I'm wondering if anyone here has had luck (or tips) finding US contract roles while based in the UK/EU?
I'd be more than happy to work US office times, but obviously I would be looking for a role that's happy for me to work remote.
I’m working with a UK contractor together on a project and we knew each other from previous projects. From past experiences working with him, I’m comfortable with his quality of work.
I am also really nichey. Sometimes I think I am too much in a niche and should broaden my skills at least a little bit.
Networking is also great, but a long term game. Having people come to you for projects is much more fulfilling than chasing projects on various platform.
Speaking of EU export rules, which still should be not much different in the UK, when you perform work as business entity remotely from EU country to business entity in the other EU country or outsize EU then you export services, then also you pay income taxes at the place of residency, UK in this case. Such export is exempted from VAT (non-EU) or needs reverse charge (EU).
The things may get complicated if you are US citizen living in UK, because there is FATCA stuff.
In the US you seem to have to register when you reach a certain revenue level. Also, probably need to fill a W-8BEN for the US company.
What‘s most annoying is that each state has their own rules and it‘s hard to actually find what you need to do.
You just have to make sure to comply with your local tax authorities how you have to write the bill.
I assume one has to be well known expert in the field or have personal connections to secure such contracts.