Regardless of public or private sector, IMHO if you are considering switching mid-contract, probably best to discuss with the agency at the start and check whether they are happy to do it. Friend of mine about two months ago wanted to switch and the agency point blank refused to agree it mid-assignment (and it was a private sector outside IR35 role).
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Originally posted by mike67 View PostRegardless of public or private sector, IMHO if you are considering switching mid-contract, probably best to discuss with the agency at the start and check whether they are happy to do it. Friend of mine about two months ago wanted to switch and the agency point blank refused to agree it mid-assignment (and it was a private sector outside IR35 role).'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by mike67 View PostIn my experience, agencies are reluctant to allow people to switch from umbrella to limited mid-assignment as it increases risks of IR35 investigation.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostMaybe the landscape back in 2005 was different but that's exactly what I did when I first started. I landed a contract, had no idea what I was doing, so went with a brolly for three months while I worked it all out and set up my LtdCo. I then transferred my contract over to my LtdCo and the agency were absolutely fine about it. It was public sector, too, local county council.Comment
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Originally posted by jmhsesolutions View PostI am with a brolly (Paystream) and have been so for 7 weeks. I want to switch to ltd whilst still working for the same client because I signed up with Paystream to see if contracting was something for me. But the Paystream contract has a Post Employment Contract Restriction that seems to prevent me from switching to my own company. Did you have this problem?
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Originally posted by jmhsesolutions View PostBut the Paystream contract has a Post Employment Contract Restriction that seems to prevent me from switching to my own company. Did you have this problem?Comment
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Originally posted by jmhsesolutions View PostI am with a brolly (Paystream) and have been so for 7 weeks. I want to switch to ltd whilst still working for the same client because I signed up with Paystream to see if contracting was something for me. But the Paystream contract has a Post Employment Contract Restriction that seems to prevent me from switching to my own company. Did you have this problem?Comment
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