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IR35 taxes uncollectable if contractors’ company has no money
Contractors falling foul and whose company has no cash to pay any tax due to HMRC are safe from personal liability.
�will exercise reasonable due diligence with their contracts and take professional advice about whether IR35 a� �at IR35 due diligence was completed for each past contract, then contractors in this situation should not be�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 04 Jan 2021

Contractors can avoid IR35 by using substitutes, subcontractors and helpers
You can use other workers to help fulfil contracts and thereby prove those contracts are outside.
�an contribute to fulfilling the requirements of a contract, particularly if the lead contractor falls ill or�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 06 Jan 2021

Keeping control keeps IR35 away from contractors
To stay outside, you should ensure you are not under the supervision, direction and control of your clients.
�when determining control. This is because in many contracts the contractor is required to work on the client’� �requires doing, which was outside of the original contract. There are two aspects to the ‘what’ factor: Does�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 07 Jan 2021

IR35 and contracting bonuses – how to manage bonus payments
Contractors must adopt the correct terminology when agreeing to performance-based bonuses for a project.
�d with employment. In fact, that simple word on a contract may be sufficient to spark an IR35 enquiry. So co�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 13 Jan 2021

Contracting termination clauses that avoid IR35 risk
The termination clause in a contract can result in a ruling going either way.
�So why should termination clauses be left out of contracts? If a project ends naturally ahead of schedule an� �clauses and notice periods vary considerably from contract to contract. Most are designed to protect the cli�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 18 Jan 2021

Prove your contract is outside IR35 by collecting key evidence
Contractors generate evidence about it every day and by filing it they could halt an HMRC review at the outset.
�tion and which is beyond what you were originally contracted for, and your relationship with the client is suc� �t was done and how long it took. 4. Tendering for contracts Tendering clearly demonstrates that you are in bu� �ng the client that you are taking time out of the contract and make sure you keep a copy of the email. Times�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 01 Nov 2021

Being "in business on your own account" is key for contractors to stay outside IR35
If you are able to show you are in business on your own account you are on your way to staying outside. The objective is to prove you are not 'part and parcel'.
�usiness. Concurrent clients By the very nature of contracting it is frequently not possible to run concurrent c� �ompare percentages from other sources against the contract under review. For example, if the contractor work�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 26 Jan 2022

IR35 and contractual paperwork: How important is it really?
Is your contract worth the paper it’s written on when it comes to an IR35 investigation? Yes is the answer. Find out why.
�al precedent, enabling future judges to set aside contracts in favour of the reality. The judge in this case� �, penalties, and IR35 defence costs. Your written contract is king - and takes precedence over your working�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 20 Apr 2023

How to negotiate your initial rate with agencies to maximise your contractor earnings
Tips on how to maximise your rate when securing an initial contract.
�ents is all part of the learning process of going contracting.� �t revenue means two things: Avoiding gaps between contracts. Charging the highest rate you can. Using agents� �Maximising your contract revenue means two things: Avoiding gaps between c�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 10 Jan 2007

Advantages of using agents to secure contracts
Explains the advantages of using agents to find contract positions.
�r money and a very cost effective way of securing contracts and maximising annual revenues. There are two way� �s of doing your own sales Unless you can secure a contract quickly, perhaps via networking, it could be more�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 17 Jan 2007