Contract help - unclear IR35 status

[johnnyk]

Hi malvolio, I usually take the HMRC website as the main source of info (also, this forum was already quite useful in more than one occasion) but I also know that probably the "when you do find it it is not always particularly clear what it means!" is quite applicable regardless...

News of the day: I've got an email from the person I've received the contract from, ending with

To confirm, when the agreement is signed, we will provide you with a status determination statement which will confirm you are providing your services off-payroll.