Hi there,
I am very new to the contracting world and have done some research on IR35 and am still unsure if I would be considered inside or outside.
I have found some topics on this which are quite dated and also didn't really fully enlighten me (https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...n-company.html)
Overview:
I am a software engineer and my services are mainly helping to spec out a system, create it and then usually maintain it (fix issues and create new features).
I have one client at present who is based in Switzerland, I have never been asked to visit nor intend to. The contract we have is that I am expected to work a minimum period a month and so the invoices tend to be similar, they do sometimes burst depending on circumstances that month. I work from my own property using my own equipment, I am able to dictate (depending on spec and maybe other considerations) the tooling/languages/etc. I am not obliged to tell them when I take holiday. I am the only person currently working for my LTD so I would not at present be able to "send" a replacement, but I believe that someone with domain knowledge and enough experience would be able to pick up the work.
My main concerns about the contract and its IR35 status are the longevity of the contract (I can see it lasting a year, potentially more), and also the recurring/similar invoice charges which could look like salary.
How can I ensure I stay outside IR35 (am I right in assuming I should be outside)? What kind of contract should I be looking for this type of arrangement (it's almost like a retainer).
I am very new to the contracting world and have done some research on IR35 and am still unsure if I would be considered inside or outside.
I have found some topics on this which are quite dated and also didn't really fully enlighten me (https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...n-company.html)
Overview:
I am a software engineer and my services are mainly helping to spec out a system, create it and then usually maintain it (fix issues and create new features).
I have one client at present who is based in Switzerland, I have never been asked to visit nor intend to. The contract we have is that I am expected to work a minimum period a month and so the invoices tend to be similar, they do sometimes burst depending on circumstances that month. I work from my own property using my own equipment, I am able to dictate (depending on spec and maybe other considerations) the tooling/languages/etc. I am not obliged to tell them when I take holiday. I am the only person currently working for my LTD so I would not at present be able to "send" a replacement, but I believe that someone with domain knowledge and enough experience would be able to pick up the work.
My main concerns about the contract and its IR35 status are the longevity of the contract (I can see it lasting a year, potentially more), and also the recurring/similar invoice charges which could look like salary.
How can I ensure I stay outside IR35 (am I right in assuming I should be outside)? What kind of contract should I be looking for this type of arrangement (it's almost like a retainer).
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