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Contractor doctor: can contractors run two businesses from one company?
Contractors have every right to run as many businesses as they choose from their limited companies. There are a few issues they should be aware of.
…n one also reduce the likelihood of falling under IR35 ? Thanks in advance, Mr. S. Loveridge. Contractor… …status on a respective basis. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 13 Aug 2007

Contractor Doctor: Can my client force me to work fewer hours than my contract says?
Is the client in breach of contract by forcing a contractor to take time off? It depends on the contract’s small print, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
…r the period – and to pay in any event. Beware of IR35 “Although having a contract that requires the age… …tor Doctor, I am an IT contractor and have my own contracting limited company. I am currently in a contract wit… …ctors do get asked by clients to take breaks from contracts. And, according to Roger Sinclair of contractor s… …contracting limited company. I am currently in a contract with an end-user client, via an agency. My end-us…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 30 Apr 2009

Contractor doctor: can my client force a rate reduction during the contract?
This client is trying to change the contractors rate on a contract that is already in force. They have no legal right to do this, and contractors shouldn't stand for it.
…very difficult indeed. The other consideration is IR35 . If you are currently caught by IR35, then findi… …vercome any 11% loss in rate. Good luck with your contracting. Kind regards Contractor Doctor… …Dear Contractor Doctor, My contract was renewed a couple of months ago, but recently…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 27 May 2008

Contractor doctor: is it worth going permanent after contracting?
Advice to a contractor who is considering accepting a permanent position at the company where they are contracting.
…t. And of course, the other aspect to consider is IR35. If you are currently inside IR35 and can get a c… …Dear Contractor Doctor I've been contracting with the same client for around 15months. I came… …ut yourself on the market and try and get another contract offer. If you get another offer then you can use…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 03 Jul 2018

Contractor Doctor: My spouse has a short-term contract. Should it go via my ltd co?
Contractors should consider the implications before allowing their spouse to contract via their limited company, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
…option,” adds Abbott. Short-term contracting and IR35 If Richard’s spouse’s role is inside IR35 and ver… …income tax allowances, plus his wife’s long-term contracting intentions, which could suggest alternative scena… …n umbrella is a fantastic solution for short-term contracts inside IR35. The arrangement would be simplified… …ly as a permie, and has been offered a short-term contract. If the project goes well, she’ll either be offer…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 13 Nov 2013

Effective retirement planning for contractors
Contractors have more opportunities than most UK workers to save tax by investing in their retirement.
…er their tax bill will be. Umbrella companies and IR35 The situation for contractors using limited compa… …nefits as a result. However, many contractors are contracting through their own limited companies , which allow… …likely that contractors caught within IR35 on one contract may not be caught in another, and will have the o…
Category: Articles: Pensions | Thu, 14 Aug 2008

Pension auto-enrolment for limited company contractors explained
Contractors trading via limited companies with no employees will be unaffected by pension auto-enrolment.
…g a salary above the earning threshold because of IR35 There are various options for contractors who hav…
Category: Articles: Pensions | Wed, 31 Oct 2012

Contractor Doctor: Can I pay my spouse or partner a salary?
Contractors who run their own company can pay their spouse or partner a salary for work done for the business, explains Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
…sing a spouse’s tax allowances. Inside or outside IR35? The salary drawn by a spouse is treated differen… …their ‘office manager’ role. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …tly according to whether the contractor’s current contract is inside or outside IR35 , so contractors should…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 11 Jun 2012

Off-payroll (IR35) – How to effectively hire using contracted-out services
All parties in the supply-chain should be careful to ensure that the consultancy really is a fully contracted outside service, otherwise they may find themselves subject to considerable future tax bills.
…l legislation in April 2017 billed as a reform to IR35, there has been a proliferation of consultancies… …to ensure that the consultancy really is a fully contracted outside service, otherwise they may find themselv… …nquiry process will involve an examination of the contracts, but, as Valentine explains “HM Revenue & Cus… …as an IR35 inquiry and override a legally binding contract. Demonstrating that a contract is a sham is evide…
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Mon, 27 Sept 2021

10 key failings of HMRC's IR35 testing tool CEST - 18 month investigation
An 18-month investigation by ContractorCalculator has uncovered numerous shortcomings and inconsistencies, proving that CEST is not fit for purpose
…that CEST was geared towards returning an ‘inside IR35’ outcome, proving that it is not fit for purpose.…
Category: Articles: Public Sector IR35 Reforms | Tue, 14 Aug 2018