Mixing contracts (Inside & outside IR35 in the same time)

[eek]

Hi, I’m in a similar situation. Would like to know if it is even legally allowed to do both Inside and Outside IR35 contracts at the same time? Any info is much appreciated. Thank you!

Perfectly legal but it depends on the t&cs of your contracts especially the inside one.

[northernladuk]

Hi, I’m in a similar situation. Would like to know if it is even legally allowed to do both Inside and Outside IR35 contracts at the same time? Any info is much appreciated. Thank you!

Surely the answer to your question is in this thread? Did you not read it? I'm sure the 2nd post answered it for you.

Is it physically possible. I doubt it. Your inside gig for sure will want you 7 hours a day so doing the outside work on the inside clients time is a no no. I'd expect the outside gig also has time contraints so double no.

[malvolio]

Hi, I’m in a similar situation. Would like to know if it is even legally allowed to do both Inside and Outside IR35 contracts at the same time? Any info is much appreciated. Thank you!

Legally it's possible, if the inside contract doesn't bar you from taking on other work.

Logistically it might all get very messy... For example, you can't book the same time to both "clients".

Depends to some extent on what work the two contracts are for.

[ensignia]

Been done to death on here.

Some will say don't do it because supposedly you're an employee and you're being paid for your time (despite contradicting themselves in other posts), others will say crack on.

Personally, I've been working with multiple clients at the same time - mostly outside, some inside - and apart from a few tricky moments it's been fine. Just stay on top of things and you'll be ok.

[PerfectStorm]

It probably depends on whether their approach to IR35 is

"We own you, and all of your time, for a reason"

or

"Sigh, Inside IR35 just to be safe""

[eek]

It probably depends on whether their approach to IR35 is

"We own you, and all of your time, for a reason"

or

"Sigh, Inside IR35 just to be safe""

Problem with that argument is that a lot of people believe 1 is true for outside IR35 work. And, as it wouldn't be the sole deciding factor in a tribunal, it is perfectly possible for a client to think the hours between 9 to 5 belong to them.