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Contractor Doctor: Can my client change my role mid-contract?
Contractors don’t have to agree to role changes imposed by a client mid-contract, as the implications of accepting may suggest control.
�a contractor may find themselves in the frame for IR35 . Being a ‘tail-end Charlie’ and taking any work� �addition to or replacing those already agreed and contracted. And by accepting a new set of working conditions� �t mean they will be eligible for much higher paid contracts in future. Accepting a lower than market rate ove� �ctor and for the last three months have been on a contract providing support for a permie project management�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 07 Nov 2012

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

Contractors should have schedules in their contracts
Having a schedule in your contract is a great way to stay outside ensure the expectations are clearly defined between contractor and client.
�Show that you have the terms to keep you outside IR35 Contract Essentials When you contract with an age� �hich specialises in contractor affairs: ''You are contracting to provide specific services; you are not signing� �The schedule is a critical part of contractor contracts, and you need to see that it is handled properly.� �sh. So it is important that you demand a two-part contract: 1) the general terms governing your work, and 2)�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 18 Oct 2007

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

Counting the true cost of a contractor accountant
Derek Kelly of ClearSky Accounting explains how contractors can use a checklist to spot the hidden costs in advertised contractor accountant fees.
�ll businesses and are subject to legislation like IR35 , Kelly warns that most high street accountants w� �off outsourcing everything and focusing on their contracting business, as attempting to save money by doing th� �ost small businesses don’t have to factor in IR35 contract reviews , and because their income and cost base�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 11 Feb 2010

Contractors annual company accounts - explained
A guide to the financial accounts that contractors working under a limited structure need to prepare each year.
�nd share capital of the company. What effect does IR35 have? If your company is in receipt of any IR35 c�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 19 Jun 2006

Contractor accounting: How to manage your company accounting
How can contractors manage their accounting for a contracting limited company and at what point should they call in the services of their accountant?
�contractor, reducing the risk of being caught by IR35 Contractors have much more flexibility with how t� �Limited company contracting has traditionally been the trading vehicle chosen� �limited company? Contractors typically choose to contract via a limited company for a number of reasons. Th�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 19 Jan 2009

IR35 avoidance: Staying outside if you go contracting for your former employer
When contracting for a former employer, you must prove your new relationship is different.
�face a very real threat of being found inside of IR35 , says Kate Cottrell of contractor IR35 consultan� �ible for a contractor to remain outside IR35 when contracting for a former employer, but they have to work that� �ment. In such cases, she is often asked to review contracts and the working practices to create a bespoke con� �ployer, or being asked to return immediately on a contract basis after redundancy, face a very real threat o�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 08 Apr 2010

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