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6 essential steps to get your contract outside IR35 and save tax
Follow these simple steps to ensure that your contract does not fall foul of the IR35 rules and save thousands of pounds in tax bills.
�punishing and controversial legislation known as IR35. If you put your head in the sand then you could� �olid is to manage the risk before signing any new contract, and then to ensure that you maintain a complianc�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 14 Dec 2016

10 factors that don’t really affect your IR35 status
Be concerned, but don't be misinformed. Find out the top 10 myths about the legislation.
�Contractors taking a keen interest in the IR35 legislation and how it impacts on their contracti� �project team, and thereby deliver the service as contracted, then it is not a factor. But if a contractor can� �the IR35 legislation and how it impacts on their contracting are right to be cautious. But, according to Seb M� �IR35,” Maley confirms. 5. Statement of intent in contracts Most contractor contracts will include a ‘stateme� �or has not exercised a right of substitution in a contract does not mean it is not valid. The important fact�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 07 Sept 2016

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

Contractors must not be 'part and parcel' of clients to avoid IR35
One of the tests used to prove employment status is being 'part and parcel' of an organisation. You should avoid this at all cost.
�ven these small things can help to put you inside IR35 . IR35 case law is complicated Determining whethe� �this is strictly related to the project you have contracted for. In general, it is best to avoid written mate� �nd that HMRC can seek you out six years after the contract is over and accuse you of owing back taxes and in�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 25 Apr 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: Is it worth starting a limited company for one contract?
Starting a limited company for a single contract can benefit contractors able to split dividends with a spouse, but for most will be uneconomical.
�oice, contractors need to consider issues such as IR35 status, their longer-term career strategy, whethe� �ne contract? Thanks Sarah Contractor Doctor says: Contracting through a limited company can be a tax-efficient� �s, I’ve been offered the opportunity to work on a contract basis on a year-long project. Despite researching�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 26 Oct 2010