Got a 'long term rolling' contract

[Jog On]

Any suggestions on how to IR35 proof my new gig as much as possible? Just been told it's 99% in the bag and ready to go on Monday after current gig expires this Friday

Long term rolling is great but not if it's inside. I think I'll have a bit of a say in the wording etc so what I can think of so far is:

• Control of hours
• Able to subcontract if necessary - none of this 'individual' stuff
• control of work

Anything else?

[TheFaQQer]

It's more about what you do rather than what the contract says - if your method of operation on the contract indicates that you are an employee, then an employee you will be (as far as HMRC are concerned).

[Qdos Contractor]

As TheFaqqer says, your actual working practices are always massively important.

However, a compliant contract still helps and, if the agreement is rolling with no specific end date, it would be beneficial to include a clause stating there is no mutuality of obligation between the parties (i.e. an obligation to provide continued/ongoing services).

[TheFaQQer]

Something that clearly indicates that you don't get paid if there is no work to do would help the case (not sure if this is the same / bundled into the MOO clause mentioned by Qdos).