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Being "in business on your own account" is key for contractors to stay outside IR35
If you are able to show you are in business on your own account you are on your way to staying outside. The objective is to prove you are not 'part and parcel'.
�ount" can be a strong pointer to being outside of IR35 . In the IR35 case of Atholl House , despite the� �usiness. Concurrent clients By the very nature of contracting it is frequently not possible to run concurrent c� �ompare percentages from other sources against the contract under review. For example, if the contractor work�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 26 Jan 2022

IR35 avoidance: Staying outside if you go contracting for your former employer
When contracting for a former employer, you must prove your new relationship is different.
�face a very real threat of being found inside of IR35 , says Kate Cottrell of contractor IR35 consultan� �ible for a contractor to remain outside IR35 when contracting for a former employer, but they have to work that� �ment. In such cases, she is often asked to review contracts and the working practices to create a bespoke con� �ployer, or being asked to return immediately on a contract basis after redundancy, face a very real threat o�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 08 Apr 2010

Covering letters persuading clients to sign an IR35 confirmation of arrangements
Contractors facing challenges securing a signed confirmation of arrangements from a client may find a well-structured covering letter does the job.
�practices. As such a document is a key element of IR35 best practice, it is well worth persisting. A wel� �if the IR35 review is opened some years after the contract. A contractor might use the following points when�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 10 Jan 2013

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

Accepting and signing a contract offer
After receiving a contract offer there are a few more aspects to consider before starting your first day.
�it is important you get your contract checked for IR35 status. You can do this online, using ContractorC� �eeing and signing the contract. If you are new to contracting it is also worth considering getting the commeric� �After preparing a killer CV , finding a contract , and then attending and passing an interview you�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Thu, 30 Nov 2017

Moving from permanent to contracting - case study 3
A first time contractor explains their reasons for quitting permanent work to go contracting and describes the issues and hurdles overcome on the way to their first contract.
�ct market as opposed to the permanent market what IR35 was what opting in and out of the agency regulato� �s their reasons for quitting permanent work to go contracting and describes the issues and hurdles overcome on� �web site advised me to resign before applying for contracts due to the shorter lead time between looking and� �es and hurdles overcome on the way to their first contract. Why did I choose to go contracting? The decision�
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 12 Jul 2006

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 contractors run two businesses from one company?
Contractors have every right to run as many businesses as they choose from their limited companies. There are a few issues they should be aware of.
�n one also reduce the likelihood of falling under IR35 ? Thanks in advance, Mr. S. Loveridge. Contractor� �status on a respective basis. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 13 Aug 2007

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 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