IR35 friendly invoicing

[johnsample]

Hi all,

Is there a particular way that invoices should be worded to keep them "IR35 friendly"?

In particular, I have been asked by my current employer to put my name on my invoices (as well as my company name).

Can I safely list myself as the 'consultant' who the invoice relates to?

Thanks,
John

[richy]

Should be ok... Just don't write your client co email, address, desk phone, canteen allowance and employee parking permit details!

[kingcook]

Hi all,

Is there a particular way that invoices should be worded to keep them "IR35 friendly"?

In particular, I have been asked by my current employer to put my name on my invoices (as well as my company name).

Can I safely list myself as the 'consultant' who the invoice relates to?

FAIL

Seriously though, your client have a contract for services with your limited company, not you.

Anyway, it sounds like they just want your name on there to identify the contractor (i'm assuming they have others working for them) the invoice relates to.

How about just putting some text at the bottom saying "Prompt payment appreciated blah blah, Fred Bloggs, FB Ltd" ?

[Greg@CapitalCity]

Can I safely list myself as the 'consultant' who the invoice relates to?John

Yes, certainly.

[Wanderer]

In particular, I have been asked by my current employer to put my name on my invoices (as well as my company name).
Can I safely list myself as the 'consultant' who the invoice relates to?

It may help if each invoice names a project that you worked on, as you are working independently on a series of projects rather than just turning up 5 days a week and doing what you are told. eg

"Widget fidgeting services performed by Johnsample under direction of MyCo LTD. X days at Y per day".

[malvolio]

It may help if each invoice names a project that you worked on, as you are working independently on a series of projects rather than just turning up 5 days a week and doing what you are told. eg

"Widget fidgeting services performed by Johnsample under direction of MyCo LTD. X days at Y per day".

No, follow the IR35 line: "Invoice for services delivered by Joe Soap"

HTH

[northernladuk]

FAIL

Seriously though, your client have a contract for services with your limited company, not you.

Sums it up for me. We can spoon feed the OP the words but IR35 still a problem with this one.

[Danielsjdaccountancy]

Hi all,

Is there a particular way that invoices should be worded to keep them "IR35 friendly"?

In particular, I have been asked by my current employer to put my name on my invoices (as well as my company name).

Can I safely list myself as the 'consultant' who the invoice relates to?

Thanks,
John

All contracts should be between the client and the company, therefore invoicing should be the same.
You want to show there is no personal service so putting the individuals name is never ideal; however, if they require it for identity purposes then quote Malvolio.

[Acme Thunderer]

Is this good or bad

So if I put on my invoices

"Supply of services as <job title>"

without naming myself would this be good, bad or indifferent in terms of IR35?

[Clare@InTouch]

So if I put on my invoices

"Supply of services as <job title>"

without naming myself would this be good, bad or indifferent in terms of IR35?

It wouldn't make a major difference, although it's a good way to word it. Your working practices will be the deciding factor, regardless of what your invoices say.