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public sector role-forced into IR35 -How does it work ?

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    public sector role-forced into IR35 -How does it work ?

    Hi,
    Been approached for my first public sector role and according to agency its deemed "inside IR35".

    How will this work practically-will i be forced into an umbrella company ? im not happy as ive been self employed for
    12 years but ce la vie !

    Thanks

    A.

    #2
    We have an entire sub forum dedicated to exactly this...

    https://forums.contractoruk.com/public-sector-ir35/

    A quick play on Google will find you endless guides and information as well.
    'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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      #3
      Originally posted by Aloha1 View Post
      Hi,
      Been approached for my first public sector role and according to agency its deemed "inside IR35".

      How will this work practically-will i be forced into an umbrella company ? im not happy as ive been self employed for
      12 years but ce la vie !

      Thanks

      A.
      As a self employed person you are not forced to take any contract if you don't like the terms and conditions.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Aloha1 View Post
        Hi,
        Been approached for my first public sector role and according to agency its deemed "inside IR35".

        How will this work practically-will i be forced into an umbrella company ? im not happy as ive been self employed for
        12 years but ce la vie !

        Thanks

        A.
        Aloha1
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        Feb 2006

        Pleased to see that you've kept up to date on things since joining this forum 12 years ago...
        Clarity is everything

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          #5
          Originally posted by Aloha1 View Post
          Hi,
          Been approached for my first public sector role and according to agency its deemed "inside IR35".

          How will this work practically-will i be forced into an umbrella company ? im not happy as ive been self employed for
          12 years but ce la vie !

          Thanks

          A.
          You will effectively be taxed at source. Some agencies are insisting you work through their preferred umbrella solution and will not permit you to use your limited co. So then the decision is do you accept this and work through their brolly or turn down the role.

          That's how it works.

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            #6
            expenses

            Forget about expenses also

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              #7
              So in a nutshell it sounds pretty cr@p. thanks for the comments.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Aloha1 View Post
                So in a nutshell it sounds pretty cr@p. thanks for the comments.
                But do your own research of course.
                'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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                  #9
                  1. No expenses.
                  2. Everything will go through as tax inc employers NI first up.
                  3. You don't have to go umbrella but is easier (I did try to stay limited but too much hassle).
                  4. Find an umbrella that lets you do employer pension contribs (better to stick £200 a week into pension rather than have £102 in hand).

                  Take it on its merits based on the above, but as general rule of thumb if expenses are costly its going to be a big hit. Even with minimal expenses you probably need 35% more than a non-IR35 role.
                  Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Aloha1 View Post
                    So in a nutshell it sounds pretty cr@p. thanks for the comments.
                    Take it on its merits based on your circumstances and bottom line cash in your pocket...
                    Why be concerned about your "status"?


                    For me, with current gig......

                    Advantages:-
                    1. Its local so expenses not a big issue.
                    2. Its 35% more than last gig so take home is pretty much the same.
                    3. I have no IR35 worries.

                    Drawbacks are:-
                    1. I had to go umbrella but its just a small bit of hassle.
                    2. If I go back to non-IR35 I've got to start up company again.


                    Of course, if it was 200 miles, costing me £200 a week in hotels, paid at normal rate (which I had to pay all tax on), I'd avoid completely unless I was really desperate.
                    Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!

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