1st Contact Group Services

1st Contact Shipping services include:

Baggage: 1st Contact offers a range of services to send your goods home. With our appropriate packaging materials and door-to-door or door-to-port options your package is sure to reach its destination unharmed and on time.

International Relocation: Interested in relocating to the UK? 1st Contact Shipping are international relocation specialists who provide full export service for your household goods to destinations around the world.

Corporate Relocation: 1st Contact Shipping Corporate Division is committed to providing a first class global relocation service without complication.

Some people like the benefits associated with contracting, but are concerned about the compliance risks and administration involved. 1st Contact's Umbrella Company gives you the flexibility and freedom of the contracting lifestyle with the ease of being an employee. You might say it gives you the best of both worlds.

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UK - 0808 178 8634

There are millions of pounds in unclaimed UK tax refunds held at the Inland Revenue. If you have been working in the UK you may have paid too much tax on your earnings.

We can do a free check to see if you are due a UK Tax Refund!

If you are an overseas visitor, travelling or worked part of the tax year then it is highly likely you are due a refund. How does a little extra money for travelling or something extravagant sound?

If you are leaving the country during the tax year contact us now to make sure you get your full refund! However, if you have already left the UK, we can still help you claim your refund.

So that's what we do with thirteen years experience in the tax refund industry, we know the best way of dealing with the Inland Revenue to ensure our clients get their tax back quickly. As a bonded member of the Association of Tax Agents, we can guarantee our client's a successful claim if they are due a refund.

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New Claim:
0800 856 2471 (UK)

Active Claim:
020 7759 7562 (UK)

1st Contact can provide you with job assistance both in the UK and in your home country.

Based on your experience and skills assessment, we will forward your CV to the best agencies suited to your employment prospects. That way you can start preparing for interviews and jobs before you leave home!

There are only a couple of quick steps to complete and your CV could be with the best agencies in UK with in a matter of minutes!

Are you leaving the UK? Why not maximise the experiences you have gained while in the UK and utilise our worldwide networks and recruitment agencies. Job Assistance can help you find the next stage in your career. Submit your CV now!

Sable Property is the mortgage advice and property investment arm of Sable Wealth Management. As an International Mortgage Brokerage, Sable Property is regulated to provide advice to our clients on mortgage arrangements in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, South African and mainland Europe.

Our focus to help our clients obtain the most competitive property finance arrangements to actualise their property investment goals. We are uniquely positioned to provide specialist mortgage advice for UK based contractors, expat clients without indefinite leave to remain in the UK and property investors.

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UK - 0845 373 6865

Sable Wealth Management is committed to bringing a new era of financial services to foreign nationals based in the UK. The individual circumstances of our clients with respect to their tax status, mobility and specific attitudes require niche planning.

Our focus is on helping you earn, save and invest your money as efficiently as possible. We believe that our skills are uniquely positioned to cater for this.

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UK - 0845 345 1633

1st Contact Accounting South Africa offers Income Tax and Accounting Solutions for both businesses and individuals living locally or abroad.
As an established and highly trusted firm we also specialise in all aspects of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and you can rely on the following:

Affordability

We offer a fixed price for annual and provisional tax returns, as well as our unique monthly service plan option.

Accessibility

Our consultants are readily available to provide expert advice and assistance for all your enquiries.

Customer Service

Accounting and Tax procedures can be complicated and often stressful. We streamline this process to make the experience as simple and efficient as possible.

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UK - 0844 880 1814

SA - 021 657 2190

Amid all the changes in the business world in recent years, one thing has remained unchanged - our commitment to our clients. At 1st Contact Accounting we believe the client comes first, and we strive in every respect to meet your needs and expectations.

Whether it is traditional tax and accounting services, your personal Self Assessment return or your company's strategic business plan, we approach the task with the precision and dedication you would expect from an established and highly trusted firm.

Services include:

- Business Start-up
- Book keeping service
- VAT advice
- Salary assessment advice
- Small Company Annual Accounts
- Year end returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Self Employed
- Registered Office

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UK - 0800 082 8889

Immigration

The Immigration department assists clients who would like to extend their stay in the UK or remain here permanently. We also assist clients who wish to come to the UK. Common visas we work with are the Tier 1, Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP), Work Permits, Ancestry, Visitors, Students, Marriage, Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent residency) and Naturalisation as a British citizen.

Migration

Migration deals with clients who want to leave the UK to live and work permanently in NZ or Australia. Common visa types are the General Skilled Migration (GSM) and partner migration. The team consists of consultants and caseworkers providing expert advise in this complicated and lengthy procedure.

Travel

1st Contact has partnered with TransWorld Visas, who specialise in UK visa applications for travel out of the UK. If you require a UK tourist visa, TransWorld Visas and 1st Contact help make the process of applying for a visa simple.

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The Kickstart UK package offers an opportunity for new arrivals to attend an orientation meeting containing essential information on how to best start their UK life.

Includes:

• An informative orientation guide to London covering topics such as information on how to apply for National Insurance numbers, general job, accommodation and travel advice, as well as information on the UK tax and health system Assistance with opening a UK bank account.
• We work in conjunction with 3 of UK’s leading banks, so our clients can choose their preferred banking provider
• A Mobile Phone Sim Card International calling card provided by Nomi-phone
• Free money transfer, from your home bank account to your new UK account.  
• Job assistance, we distribute your CV to relevant recruiters in the UK before you arrive to help give you a head start.  
• 5 days gym membership plus discounted contracts.

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United Kingdom - 0800 856 2472
Australia - 1800 039 300
New Zealand - 0800 224 322
South Africa - 0800 003 163

1st Contact Forex provides a range of currency solutions that primarily comprise of International Money Transfers to just about anywhere in the world. These destinations include South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, and Ireland. Furthermore we also wire money to just about anywhere in the world in the major currencies.

To date we have transferred money to 6 continents in over 10 currencies. This, combined with excellent customer service and an easy, secure online system, has made us one of the top players in our industry. At a maximum fee of £10 to transfer and £15 to wire funds with great exchange rates, we offer a very competitive product.

Benefits:

- Excellent exchange rates
- No hidden bank fees or charges
- Online Transactions clear within 3 working days
- Secure online system, 24 hours a day
- Regulated by HM Customs & Excise in the UK

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UK - 0800 856 2470