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Contractor interview: paul ross enjoys the good life contracting
An extraordinarily successful contractor who only works at the top of the fee scale, and who almost never uses an agent, tells how to do it.
�has about 500 clients. Using Substitution Against IR35 Another way in which Ross has usefully networked� �ders. This kind of work is at the very top of the contracting scale, and is much in demand. But Ross has noneth� �rom colleagues. This has put me in touch with new contracts very regularly. A good network of colleagues can� �ine this carefully to see that it is both in your contract, but also part of your real working life. ''What�
Category: Articles: Contractor Interviews | Mon, 14 Apr 2008

What a client needs to know about contract law
Contractors are not like employees and don’t have employment contracts. But they do have contracts, so clients need to understand contract law basics.
�find that contractors want to make the contract ‘ IR35 friendly’. This usually involves adding clauses a� �nd the contractor or agency. If the contractor is contracting direct, the client will have the contract with th� �es. This will help them prevent any disputes over contracts escalating, as they’ll know when to call in exper� �Having an understanding of the principles of contract law is essential for clients hiring contractors.�
Category: Articles: Hiring Contractors | Tue, 13 Oct 2009

Hiring contractors – an overview
Contractors can bring huge benefits to a client organisation but they are not employees and need to be managed effectively to get best results.
�lationship between the client and the contractor. IR35 and payment Contractors will ask clients for a nu� �ctors predominantly use online job boards to find contracts, but there the similarity with employees ends. Co� �ensed, because good contractors don’t stay out of contract for long, so a client only has a small window whe�
Category: Articles: Hiring Contractors | Tue, 25 Aug 2009

IR35 case study 1 - a contractors IR35 story
A contractor explains how he used a legal expert to get his contract passing IR35.
�y. At this point the contract was not checked for IR35 compliance since the importance was not realised.� �R35 due to the contract. Talk to agency about the contracts. The agency send the contractor their new contrac� �a start date of 14th February. At this point the contract was not checked for IR35 compliance since the imp�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 25 Apr 2000

Taxman’s tactics – what contractors should look out for when an IR35 investigation looms
You should avoid trying to deal with a tax inspection without the benefit of specialist help.
�to take on the might of HMRC single-handed in an IR35 ivestigation need to be aware of the risks, warns�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 15 Jul 2008

Contractors opting out of the Conduct of Employment Regulations: where do they stand?
Timing is everything when it comes to opting out of the Conduct of Employment Regulations. But in most cases opting out is the best course of action.
�tors problems, by automatically tipping them into IR35 . This means that most choose to opt out of the r� �ng out makes sense Contractors who work through a contracting limited company are not the kind of vulnerable ag� �e contractor fails to sign the opt-out before the contract starts, this invalidates the opt-out, potentially�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 18 Mar 2009

Oil and gas contractor guide to tax and expenses when working offshore
Oil and gas contractors working offshore are subject to similar tax and expenses rules as onshore contractors, notes Pipeline Account’s Martin Watt.
�tractors working offshore look at greater risk of IR35 . But when the core tests of control , substituti� �s contractors, so they should ensure they conduct contract reviews, secure a confirmation of arrangements fr�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Tue, 30 Jul 2013

Pensions for contractors: an overview
Contractors can benefit from tax savings by investing in a pension early in their contracting career and a pension pot to draw on from age 55.
�nd this is true whether or not they are caught by IR35 . Contractors can invest money personally from th� �tart investing in a pension at the start of their contracting career, even if they feel themselves to be ‘too y� �man limited company/umbrella company, are between contracts or a permanent employee. Further, contractors wan�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Wed, 20 Jan 2010

Contractor pensions - pension options and pensions advice for contractors
Explains away the jargon and points out the opportunities available to contractors who are looking to channel their hard earned income away from the tax man and into their own pocket.
�be up to as much as 48% for contractors caught by IR35. For example, with 48% tax relief it means for ea�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Mon, 09 Jan 2006

Contractor Doctor: Can I contract directly with a customer of my former employer?
Contractors seeking to contract direct with a former employer’s customers should check their contract and seek advice, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
�ully to ensure no new restrictions were included. IR35 implications Whilst the worker is still employed,� �er employer could not prevent the individual from contracting directly for their former employer’s customer.” R� �nt a solution. However Sinclair suggests that the contracts between the agency and the contractor’s limited c� �ving the company. However, there has never been a contract in place between the customer and my employer. Ca�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 19 Sept 2012