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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

Quick Start Contracting Guide: The Agency Workers Regulations
ContractorCalculator’s Quick Start Guide to the Agency Workers Regulations provides answers to your most frequently asked questions about the law.
…et of ‘in-business’ tests, such as those used for IR35 , may help put many limited company contractors o… …le trader, it is completely irrelevant if you are contracting direct with your client. However, as the vast maj… …ith your client. However, as the vast majority of contracts in some sectors, such as IT, are via agencies, th… …n permanent employees or offshoring temporary and contract roles to cheaper jurisdictions unaffected by AWR.…
Category: Articles: Agency Workers Regulations | Thu, 21 Sept 2017

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

Contracting direct with the client: advantages and disadvantages
Although most contracts are available only via agents, some contractors can work for the client direct, with both advantages and disadvantages.
…ct that is at a much reduced risk of being within IR35 . Disadvantages of contracting direct The biggest… …side risk that the direct relationship can bring. Contracting direct is not for every contractor, as good agent… …oy great benefits, such as much more control over contracts. However, there are pitfalls, and not being paid… …Contractors who have the opportunity to contract direct with their clients can enjoy great benefit…
Category: Articles: Job Search | Mon, 09 Feb 2009

15 tips when renewing your contract
Your current contract is due to finish raising the prospect of a renewal: Do you and the client wish to continue? And if so how can you negotiate effectively to maximise your financial position?
…eat business and referrals from previous clients. IR35. If you are caught by IR35 then negotiating terms… …g power and clients like you. Line up alternative contracts. Applying for other positions gives you a chance… …Your current contract is due to finish raising the prospect of a renewa…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Wed, 29 May 2019

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

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

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: what's the difference between temping and contracting?
There is a clear difference between contractors, temps, and agency workers.
…do the work for them. If you want to stay outside IR35 , you need to bear this definition very much in m… …or Doctor, I'm really attracted to the thought of contracting, but was wondering if you could tell me what the…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 19 Sept 2007