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IR35 legal dangers of the standard agency contract
The IR35 danger with the standard agency contract explained - what to look out for.
…Prior to IR35 being introduced in April 2000 contractors could… …ruggles with agencies consider the possibility of contracting directing with the client. But this isn't always… …g introduced in April 2000 contractors could sign contracts with agencies without being too concerned whether… …es for IR35 compliance in their agency's standard contract often face an uphill struggle. Sometimes this is…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Sun, 18 Sept 2016

Should contractors inside IR35 have employment rights?
Contractors caught by the legislation are taxed like employees, yet they have no employee rights unless they go to court to claim them. An unfair situation that the Government should resolve.
…Suppose HMRC claims that you are inside IR35 on a given contract? You can probably fight it, a… …e HMRC claims that you are inside IR35 on a given contract? You can probably fight it, and HMRC does loose m…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 24 Oct 2017

Contractor strategies for long term IR35 defence
Contractors should be taking action now to help build future IR35 defences. Here's how.
…ho are confident that they are working outside of IR35 in their current contract may find that, as time… …, or contract renewal ; if a contractor has four contracts in a year, they can and should conduct four asses… …they are working outside of IR35 in their current contract may find that, as time passes, memories fade, cli…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 28 Sept 2017

How to avoid an IR35 investigation
Contractors can adopt a range of strategies to reduce the risk of an HMRC investigation.
…ontractors seeking to avoid being targeted for an IR35 investigation by HMRC can adopt a range of strate… …IR35 best practice: Contractors should begin each contract with a contract dossier that will start with the…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 14 Jan 2014

Contractors inside IR35 pay 14% more tax than permanent employees
If you are inside it and being paid via a deemed payment you will pay 14% more tax than a permanent employee, but get no rights.
…ed company contractors whose contracts are inside IR35 and who pay themselves via a deemed payment calcu… …Limited company contractors whose contracts are inside IR35 and who pay themselves via a deem…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 15 Jan 2014

Contractor guide to using substitution to stay outside IR35
If you are able to make unfettered substitutions you can use substitution to stay outside.
…If correctly implemented, a substitution is an IR35 ‘silver bullet’ that demonstrates personal servic… …n means they really can send someone in to do the contracted work in their place. If the client gets involved… …to be required, then there cannot possibly be a ‘ contract of service ’, or employment contract, in place, s…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 16 Apr 2014

Contractor doctor: does contracting on stand-by put me inside IR35?
Accepting a retainer payment for stand-by status has nothing to do with employment status.
…eptance of a standby rate would mean being inside IR35? Does paying a retainer mean that the client cont… …eep me available between dates of actual offshore contracting, but I'm permitted to work for other companies du… …Dear Contractor Doctor: I have a contract proposal for working offshore with a particular c…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 22 Apr 2008

Contractor doctor: does charging expenses to your client affect your IR35 position?
Legitmate business expenses can be recharged to clients without affecting status as long as some simple guidelines are followed.
…the contract was verified by my lawyer as outside IR35 . I can work from my home office or the client si… …apital expenditure are risky. Good Luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …ontractor Doctor, This Monday I started my second contract direct with a client, and the contract was verifi…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 16 Jun 2008

Contractor doctor: if the client requests me personally, am I caught by IR35?
Many contractors who are the leaders in their field find themselves working for clients who will accept no substitutes. But this does not mean that the contractor is caught.
…l my contracts have put me comfortably outside of IR35 but my most recent client has requested me by nam… …services of a subcontractor. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …in an up-to-date technical library. So far all my contracts have put me comfortably outside of IR35 but my mo… …ly it would appear, if a contractor is named in a contract, that they fail these tests. However, just becaus…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 26 Aug 2008

Contractor doctor: what's best - permanent for £3.5k or contract for £4k?
Someone is offered £3,500 per month as a permie, or £4,000 per month as a contractor. What's the best deal?
…per day for 48 weeks [£48k per year] Net (outside IR35) : £3,065 Net (inside IR35) : £2,336 Many contrac… …is. What would my tax be as a permie and is going contracting a better deal for me? Thanks, Amy Hi Amy, We are… …lso an alternative offer of £4,000 per month on a contract basis. What would my tax be as a permie and is go…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Fri, 21 Sept 2007