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Negotiations with contractors - guide for firms hiring contractors
Contractor negotiations are usually handled by the agent. But, if a client does deal direct, understanding contractor negotiations is key.
…ser who is a specialist in contractor affairs and IR35 . It is quite normal for the contractor to ask fo… …when hiring direct When the client is hiring and contracting direct with the contractor, they are responsible… …awyer, as they are the service provider. Once the contracts have been finalised the contractor will send the… …kely to cover rates and any specific terms in the contract the client or contractor would like to be include…
Category: Articles: Hiring Contractors | Mon, 25 Jan 2010

Choosing an umbrella services company
This guides explains the many factors to consider when choosing an umbrella company. Follow our advice to get the best.
…not make any attempt to work outside the scope of IR35 . All income paid by salary only. Allows for reas…
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Tue, 01 May 2018

Advantages and disadvantages of contracting
Contracting offers skilled knowledge workers much more than the opportunity to substantially increase their earnings, although pay’s a major factor.
…minimise the time you spend running your business IR35: This is a limited-company-contractor-focused pie… …Contracting can deliver skilled knowledge workers a huge rang… …ours and locations Holidays: When you are between contracts, you can choose to take as much or as little time… …you want more money, you can choose a better paid contract) Improved work/life balance: It is amazing how mu…
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 12 Oct 2017

Why contractors make more money than employees
Employees make less money than contractors. It’s that simple. Taxes and the inability to deduct expenses take a terrible toll on what employees earn. Contractors don’t have these burdens.
…es the necessary steps to ensure they are outside IR35 . The cost to the company is the same. The contra… …this way, the reality is, that if you manage your contracting career and keep yourself in work, the rewards are…
Category: Articles: First timers | Mon, 21 Aug 2017

Contractor doctor: how do umbrellas calculate contractors’ national insurance
When contracting inside, employer's National Insurance contributions are calculated on the gross income billed to the client.
…Dear Contractor Doctor, I’ve been working inside IR35 and would like to know if there is any difference… …r PAYE/NI Salary Calculator . Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 10 Jul 2008

Contractor doctor: can clients withhold payment over disputes about equipment not returned?
Clients do have the right to claim compensation from contractors who lose equipment but, as David Royden of Laytons Solicitors explains, they cannot withhold payment.
…d be a contributing factor to putting them within IR35 . But when a contractor does have to use their cl… …s if equipment goes missing.” Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …d. I've suggested that the card is cancelled. The contract states that any assets should be returned at the…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 24 Jul 2008

Contractor doctor: can I go contracting even though I might become unwell?
Under normal conditions, contractors don't get sick pay. But they can get insurance that will cover days lost to illness, assuming they aren't missing work due to a pre-existing condition.
…is a key element in proving that you are outside IR35 , a piece of tax legislation that applies to some… …term aim has always been to go from permanent to contracting and felt the time was just right recently, having… …ust do is to turn up at work for every day of the contract. 'When the contractor misses work, all of the oth…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 26 Sept 2007

Contractor doctor: can expenses be claimed for entertainment?
Answers a question from a reader about the rules for claiming entertainment expenses.
…ractor is a genuine business outside the scope of IR35 with the costs of marketing that every business h… …Dear Contractor Doctor, I’m fairly new to the contracting game and have incorporated a new limited company… …I am trying to secure my first interim management contract by working all of my business contacts developed…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 19 Apr 2012

Contractor doctor: does taking a break get around the 24 month contractor expenses rule?
Answers a contractor's question about the 24 month expenes rule and explains the rules in detail.
…nses rule. I have been providing services outside IR35 and via my lmited company to my current client fo… …However if I wanted to come back to take another contract with the company at a later date how long a break…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 25 Jan 2018

Contractor Doctor: Do I have rights if my contract’s terminated because I’m pregnant?
Limited company contractors terminated due to pregnancy can sue for discrimination, but there’s a tax sting in the tail.
…aken into account when awarding compensation. The IR35 sting in the tail However, although the contracto… …ractor Doctor I am an IT contractor and typically contract direct with clients through my own limited compan…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 01 May 2014