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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the August 2009 edition of our Contractor Newsletter. Some interesting cases in the courts last month which should put pressure on clients to ensure their contractors remain outside IR35. The Agency Workers Directive consultation has finished, with indications suggesting it won’t affect limited company contractors. Our features this month focus on how to choose an accountant and also explains the responsibilities limited company contractors have as directors. We also explain how one contractor can legally try and get an increase at renewal time after an agent got the upper hand at original negotiations.
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Contractors holiday pay ruling should make clients more supportive on IR35 status
Contractors could find clients much more helpful on IR35 status following a recent House of Lords ruling on holiday pay for ‘worker’ contractors.
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What does the Agency Workers Directive mean for contractors?
Fears that the AWD spells the end of contracting are unfounded as indications suggest ltd company contractors may be in the clear – but not umbrellas.
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Treasury targets construction contractors with false self-employment consultation
In a new consultation on ‘false self-employment’ released by HM Treasury, construction contractors face scrutiny that could impact on all contractors.
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Staying outside of IR35 might just have got a bit easier following the Tilson ruling
The Tilson ruling may have opened the floodgates to permtractors seeking employment rights. A side effect might make it easier to stay outside IR35.
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 10 tips for choosing a contractor accountant |
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Once you've decided to trade using your own limited company, then choosing a contractor accountant is the next step. |
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 Contractor Ltd company directors’ responsibilities |
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Company directors have clear roles and responsibilities in their management of limited companies and failure to comply can result in severe penalties. |
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 Can my agent lock me into a low rate? |
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Restrictive covenants often figure in agency contracts. But the agent cannot use them as a bargaining tool. |
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 Contractor Calculator Market Report August 2009 |
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Some of the UK’s major economic barometers are saying that the outlook is ‘less worse’. Will this lead to improved fortunes for contractors? |
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