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Contractor doctor: what's the difference between temping and contracting?
There is a clear difference between contractors, temps, and agency workers.
�do the work for them. If you want to stay outside IR35 , you need to bear this definition very much in m� �or Doctor, I'm really attracted to the thought of contracting, but was wondering if you could tell me what the�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 19 Sept 2007

Contractor doctor: can my client force a rate reduction during the contract?
This client is trying to change the contractors rate on a contract that is already in force. They have no legal right to do this, and contractors shouldn't stand for it.
�very difficult indeed. The other consideration is IR35 . If you are currently caught by IR35, then findi� �vercome any 11% loss in rate. Good luck with your contracting. Kind regards Contractor Doctor� �Dear Contractor Doctor, My contract was renewed a couple of months ago, but recently�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 27 May 2008

Contractor Doctor: Can my client force me to work fewer hours than my contract says?
Is the client in breach of contract by forcing a contractor to take time off? It depends on the contract’s small print, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
�r the period – and to pay in any event. Beware of IR35 “Although having a contract that requires the age� �tor Doctor, I am an IT contractor and have my own contracting limited company. I am currently in a contract wit� �ctors do get asked by clients to take breaks from contracts. And, according to Roger Sinclair of contractor s� �contracting limited company. I am currently in a contract with an end-user client, via an agency. My end-us�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 30 Apr 2009

Contractor checklist for contract paperwork
Whilst contractors should avoid standard contracts from agents and clients, most contracts have a similar structure – here’s what to look out for.
�eing employed and is therefore immediately inside IR35 . IR35 is a piece of tax legislation introduced i� �ct reviews by legal experts who specialise in the contracting sector can cost from a few tens of pounds to not� �should beware of accepting at face value standard contracts from agents and clients, because they will almost� �t in professional legal advice before signing the contract can potentially save thousands in the long run if�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 11 Jun 2009

Expat contractor techniques for negotiating with UK clients and agencies
Expat contactors who understand UK negotiation techniques will be able to secure themselves much more lucrative contract deals.
�seek professional advice on the contract and its IR35 implications. There is no point in negotiating a� �tractors who have impressed the client with their contracting skills at interview and been offered a contract,� �vices of a specialist legal adviser in contractor contracts – this will incur legal expenses, but these are a� �ontracting skills at interview and been offered a contract, then have the challenge of negotiating favourabl�
Category: Articles: Expat | Mon, 12 Oct 2009

Quick Start Contracting Guide: The Agency Workers Regulations
ContractorCalculator’s Quick Start Guide to the Agency Workers Regulations provides answers to your most frequently asked questions about the law.
�et of ‘in-business’ tests, such as those used for IR35 , may help put many limited company contractors o� �le trader, it is completely irrelevant if you are contracting direct with your client. However, as the vast maj� �ith your client. However, as the vast majority of contracts in some sectors, such as IT, are via agencies, th� �n permanent employees or offshoring temporary and contract roles to cheaper jurisdictions unaffected by AWR.�
Category: Articles: Agency Workers Regulations | Thu, 21 Sept 2017

Contracting direct with the client: advantages and disadvantages
Although most contracts are available only via agents, some contractors can work for the client direct, with both advantages and disadvantages.
�ct that is at a much reduced risk of being within IR35 . Disadvantages of contracting direct The biggest� �side risk that the direct relationship can bring. Contracting direct is not for every contractor, as good agent� �oy great benefits, such as much more control over contracts. However, there are pitfalls, and not being paid� �Contractors who have the opportunity to contract direct with their clients can enjoy great benefit�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Mon, 09 Feb 2009

Contractor guide to using the Taxpayers’ Charter during tax and IR35 investigations
Contractors can use the Taxpayers’ Charter to help during investigations if they believe HMRC has behaved badly.
�se HMRC’s Taxpayers’ Charter to help with tax and IR35 investigation s when the taxman has stepped over� �ve thought that HMRC would have accepted that the contract was outside IR35. But what we had here was a comm�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 17 Jun 2014

What is section 660?
What is Section 660? An overview of the legislation and how it affects contractors.
�o non working partners. What if you are caught by IR35? If your contract falls within IR35 and all incom� �ly recently been applied aggressively against the contracting industry as part of an ongoing campaign by HMRC a� �partners. What if you are caught by IR35? If your contract falls within IR35 and all income is paid by salar�
Category: Articles: Section 660 | Wed, 13 Dec 2006

Contractor Doctor: Can I pay my spouse or partner a salary?
Contractors who run their own company can pay their spouse or partner a salary for work done for the business, explains Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�sing a spouse’s tax allowances. Inside or outside IR35? The salary drawn by a spouse is treated differen� �their ‘office manager’ role. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor� �tly according to whether the contractor’s current contract is inside or outside IR35 , so contractors should�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 11 Jun 2012