Agency contract signed but I want to stay now

[BrilloPad]

Yes that's correct. I have to fill in all the info before they can start the prescreening. But I have been told that I don't have to wait for this to be completed before I start on site which is quite strange for me.

Personally I would not have given notice until pre-screening was completed. It took 3 months last time. Seems to get longer each year.

However it has now worked in your favour.

[b0redom]

You've considered the 24 month rule?
I don't think this is a issue for my client. I know a lot of contractors have stayed for over 24months. But thanks for bringing this to my attention

This doesn't mean what you think it means. NLUK was talking about the HMRC 24 month rule and not being able to claim T+S expenses.

[northernladuk]

This doesn't mean what you think it means. NLUK was talking about the HMRC 24 month rule and not being able to claim T+S expenses.

Correct. The 24 months is your tax issue, nothing to do with the client. I am not surprised the IR35 question was skipped as well. I smell an enormous level of naivity on the OP's side here so really needs to start learning quickly.

[Hong888]

Correct. The 24 months is your tax issue, nothing to do with the client. I am not surprised the IR35 question was skipped as well. I smell an enormous level of naivity on the OP's side here so really needs to start learning quickly.

Appreciate all the advice. I don't plan to claim any expense (travelcard mainly as I work in central London, and lunches) in a few months time as I would have worked as contractor for 2yrs.

I believe the distance of clients site is one of the deciding factor for IR35. My clients are all pretty much in the London so I rather not to risk it and stop claiming these expenses, whether I change client or not.

[TheFaQQer]

I believe the distance of clients site is one of the deciding factor for IR35.

You need to read the guides on IR35 then because that's not a deciding factor (or even a factor) at all for IR35.

[MrMarkyMark]

Yes that's correct. I have to fill in all the info before they can start the prescreening. But I have been told that I don't have to wait for this to be completed before I start on site which is quite strange for me.

Perfectly usual with a consultancy.

[psychocandy]

Just to clarify, I went direct to this new client but they use an agent for contractor, so I am signing a contract with the agent and suppose the agent will sign a separate contract with the client. :-)

You've considered the 24 month rule?
I don't think this is a issue for my client. I know a lot of contractors have stayed for over 24months. But thanks for bringing this to my attention

Oh dear - how long have you been contracting?

First off suggest you google 24 month rule. Could cost you a bit in expenses you can no longer claim.

[psychocandy]

Appreciate all the advice. I don't plan to claim any expense (travelcard mainly as I work in central London, and lunches) in a few months time as I would have worked as contractor for 2yrs.

I believe the distance of clients site is one of the deciding factor for IR35. My clients are all pretty much in the London so I rather not to risk it and stop claiming these expenses, whether I change client or not.

So you're not claiming expenses now? Remind me to avoid you're accountants.

You know the 24 month rule is in force when you expect to be in same location for 24 months. i.e. before 24 months?

Must admit you've lost me on the last bit. The location is relevant for the 24 month rule i.e. same location and all that but not for IR35!!!

[northernladuk]

Oh dear indeed...

[WordIsBond]

So you're not claiming expenses now? Remind me to avoid you're accountants.

You know the 24 month rule is in force when you expect to be in same location for 24 months. i.e. before 24 months?

Must admit you've lost me on the last bit. The location is relevant for the 24 month rule i.e. same location and all that but not for IR35!!!

Avoid his accountants? All his clients are in the same location, so he's not claiming T&S expenses. Sounds perfectly appropriate to me, and probably what his accountant told him.

But yeah, he does need to brush up on IR35 or he's likely to find himself caught some day.