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IR35 contract problems: Top 10 reasons a contractor’s contract will fail
Contractor contracts are vital evidence that can be used by HMRC to place a contract inside. Don’t let your contract fail and cost you cash.
�iations seriously – very seriously – to avoid the IR35 traps that could not only make their contracts fa� �oid the IR35 traps that could not only make their contracts fail IR35 tests, but also cost them an awful lot� �Contractors need to take their contract negotiations seriously – very seriously – to avoi�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Fri, 04 Nov 2016

When should you start solving IR35? Now. Read these 3 essential tips
The time to statr preparing an IR35 defence is right now. Don't wait until it is too late. Find out what you need to do
�er you have signed a contract to start addressing IR35 issues then you are most likely too late. And tha� �mpact of IR35 . Easy pickings for HMRC The "Sham" contracts problem Contractors can not declare themselves to� �If you wait until after you have signed a contract to start addressing IR35 issues then you are most�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 07 Nov 2016

How your accountant can keep you outside IR35
The expected private sector rollout of the IR35 reforms poses a unique threat to contractors but your accountant should be able to help. Here’s how.
�public sector reforms mark the biggest change to IR35 since its inception, but it may soon be eclipsed� �ector rollout would mean, regardless of where you contract, that the IR35 compliance burden rests with ill-i�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 30 May 2017

HMRC IR35 information and advice - a guide for contractors
Contractors can access information, guidance & advice online and by phone from HMRC, but it comes with a health warning as there are grey areas.
�wealth of information, guidance and advice about IR35 on HMRC’s website, and there is also an IR35 help� �the types of workers affected, including the core contracting disciplines of IT, engineering, construction and� �s website, and there is also an IR35 helpline and Contract Review Service. The online resources include the�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 11 Sept 2014

Contractor guide to HMRC’s IR35 contract review service
You can ask HMRC to review you contract, but this could increase the risk of an enquiry, particularly if the contract is borderline.
�Contractors unsure about their IR35 status and whether their contract is ‘IR35 friend� �terest and penalties. HMRC only considers current contracts, and not one you are considering, making the serv� �unsure about their IR35 status and whether their contract is ‘IR35 friendly’ have the option to call HMRC’s�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 15 Sept 2014

Financial issues for first time contractors and how to solve them
Moving from permanent employment to a contracting career has immediate and long term financial issues to consider.
�What rate can be charged? What are the impacts of IR35? How much do you need to cover existing employee� �Moving from permanent employment to a contracting career has immediate and long term financial issu� �method of outsourcing sales activities to secure contracts. Attempting to bypass agents and contract directl� �and long term financial issues to consider: What contract rate will ensure equivalent or more net earnings�
Category: Articles: First timers | Fri, 25 Nov 2016

What is a PAYE umbrella company?
Learn how a PAYE umbrella model works. It's simple, quick, and you can be up and running within a day. Find out more.
�case, you should have your contract reviewed for IR35 before deciding which payment structure to use .� �ictions at to whether you can claim expenses. All contracting expenses like travel, computer costs, training et� �remain outside IR35 is key. If the status of your contracts switches between inside and outside IR35 then cho� �income tax on all your earnings. After securing a contract you instruct your agent to send a contract to the�
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Tue, 17 Apr 2018

An introduction to IR35 for expat and overseas contractors new to UK contracting
This tax law is probably the biggest regulatory issue facing expats in the UK. Here’s the essential info’ you must have.
�IR35 , also known as the ‘Intermediaries legislation’,� �effect in 1999 and is generally recognised by the contracting sector and its industry body, the Professional Co� �find that IR35 applies to one or more of their UK contracts, they could end up being taxed as if they were em� �employee’ in every other way but name, then their contract is caught by IR35 , they are working within IR35�
Category: Articles: Expat | Mon, 09 Nov 2009

Off-Payroll audit guide: How to accurately assess status without IR35 expertise
The Off-Payroll rules require accurate IR35 assessments demonstrating ‘reasonable care’. Find out how to achieve this without becoming an IR35 expert.
�One of the most significant changes to IR35 compliance introduced by the Off-Payroll rules is� �-Payroll rules requires the client to examine the contract, working practices and contractor’s circumstances�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Wed, 16 Sept 2020

Public sector contractors: 6 step plan to carry on working outside IR35
Follow this 6 step action plan to keep you operating outside IR35 by mitigating the impact of the public sector reforms.
�The public sector IR35 reforms have prompted widespread concern with the� �ndently test your IR35 status If you want to stay contracting in the public sector and remain outside IR35, you� �measures could see you forced into an inside-IR35 contract, costing you thousands of pounds in extra tax. Yo�
Category: Articles: Public Sector IR35 Reforms | Mon, 12 Dec 2016