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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

Contractor Doctor: My spouse has a short-term contract. Should it go via my ltd co?
Contractors should consider the implications before allowing their spouse to contract via their limited company, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�option,” adds Abbott. Short-term contracting and IR35 If Richard’s spouse’s role is inside IR35 and ver� �income tax allowances, plus his wife’s long-term contracting intentions, which could suggest alternative scena� �n umbrella is a fantastic solution for short-term contracts inside IR35. The arrangement would be simplified� �ly as a permie, and has been offered a short-term contract. If the project goes well, she’ll either be offer�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 13 Nov 2013

Contractor doctor: is it worth going permanent after contracting?
Advice to a contractor who is considering accepting a permanent position at the company where they are contracting.
�t. And of course, the other aspect to consider is IR35. If you are currently inside IR35 and can get a c� �Dear Contractor Doctor I've been contracting with the same client for around 15months. I came� �ut yourself on the market and try and get another contract offer. If you get another offer then you can use�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 03 Jul 2018

Should contractors with limited companies take salaries?
Contractors are wise to take some salary in the interest of avoiding the attentions of the Revenue.
�limited company incorporation. If you are outside IR35 — and this is the crucial factor, for if you are�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 13 Feb 2007

Can company money be used to offset a mortgage?
Can you use company money to offset your mortgage? No, and here's why.
�le answer is no, you can't. Here are the reasons: IR35 considerations The situation of reserved profits� �s funds ready to use during any downturn in their contracting career. With offset mortgages being popular, and�
Category: Articles: Mortgages | Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Legal issues for contractors: an introduction
Contractors have rights and responsibilities, just like employees. But the law that governs contracting is very different from that which regulates permanent contracts.
�mind. In this case care should be taken to ensure IR35 compliance . IR35 is one of the main concerns. IR� �g Permanent Employment You take the first step in contracting when you give notice to your permanent employer.� �As a contractor, you will be confronted with contracts to sign for each job you accept. Understanding th� �n they consider you for a job. If your employment contract imposes a long notice period--many require three�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 23 Aug 2007

10 key failings of HMRC's IR35 testing tool CEST - 18 month investigation
An 18-month investigation by ContractorCalculator has uncovered numerous shortcomings and inconsistencies, proving that CEST is not fit for purpose
�that CEST was geared towards returning an ‘inside IR35’ outcome, proving that it is not fit for purpose.�
Category: Articles: Public Sector IR35 Reforms | Tue, 14 Aug 2018

Off-payroll (IR35) – How to effectively hire using contracted-out services
All parties in the supply-chain should be careful to ensure that the consultancy really is a fully contracted outside service, otherwise they may find themselves subject to considerable future tax bills.
�l legislation in April 2017 billed as a reform to IR35, there has been a proliferation of consultancies� �to ensure that the consultancy really is a fully contracted outside service, otherwise they may find themselv� �nquiry process will involve an examination of the contracts, but, as Valentine explains “HM Revenue & Cus� �as an IR35 inquiry and override a legally binding contract. Demonstrating that a contract is a sham is evide�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Mon, 27 Sept 2021

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