My 1st contract-checklist
Hi All,
I got my 1st contract (and really pleased with it), although a bit scared to ensure I do everything right.
I have asked the agent to provide me with the contract so I can give it to an accountant to check it if I fall within IR35. What he has given me is a draft blank contract between the agency and myself, which I include below
CONTRACT FOR SUPPLIERS OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (‘OPT OUT’)
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
Assignment Reference No. «ContractNumber»
Date of Issue: «TodaysDate»
BETWEEN
Agency Name and Address
AND
Contractor (Ltd. Co.) «LtdCompanyName»
Contractor Address
«ContractorAddress», «ContractorAddress1», «ContractorAddress2», «ContractorAddress3», «ContractorPostCode»
Company Reg. No. «CompanyRegistrationNumber»
Company VAT No. «VATNumber»
TO PROVIDE SERVICES AT:
Client Name «ClientCompanyName»
Client Location
«ClientAddress», «ClientAddress1», «ClientAddress2», «ClientAddress3», «ClientPostCode»
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:
Personnel «ContractorName»
Services «Position»
Fees £«PayRate»
Start Date «StartDate»
End Date «EndDate»
Assignment Term
Standard Service Week «STDHours»
Special Conditions
«SpecialConditions»
Both parties hereby agree that the Services shall be provided in accordance with and subject to the Agency's Terms. Reference to Terms shall be to the terms set out or referred to in this Assignment Schedule and the standard Terms and Conditions of Business for Contractors – UK Assignments (OPT OUT).
Signed for and on behalf of the Agency
Signed for and on behalf of the Contractor
Date: «TodaysDate»
Date:
Name: John Brouckaert
Name:
Title: Contracts Manager
Title:
«TodaysDate»
Private and Confidential
The Director
«LtdCompanyName»
«ContractorAddress»
«ContractorAddress1»
«ContractorAddress2»
«ContractorAddress3»
«ContractorPostCode»
Dear Sir or Madam:
REF: - Contract No – «ContractNumber»
Congratulations on securing your new assignment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM YOU (IDEALLY BEFORE YOU COMMENCE AN ASSIGNMENT)
The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 require us to obtain from you, confirmation of your identity.
Please therefore provide a clear copy of your passport, which includes the front cover, the page(s) displaying your photograph, nationality and signature and where relevant, pages containing any visas/permits required to work in the UK OR a clear copy of your birth certificate.
In order for the contract to run smoothly and to ensure prompt payment, the following documents also need to be submitted:
1. Please arrange for signature of both copies of the agreement and return one copy.
2. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation for your Ltd Company.
3. A copy of your VAT registration certificate, if applicable.
4. A copy of your company’s Bank Details.
5. The signed weekly timesheets are to be sent on a weekly basis, while the signed monthly timesheets are to be sent on a monthly basis.
6. Your invoice(s) to accompany the last timesheet(s) for each 4-weekly cycle.
7. You may also be required to provide evidence of any qualifications and training certificates that you hold.
All the above-mentioned documents need to be returned to, the Agency's Address, within 1 week of receiving this pack.
Payment of invoices will be delayed until all the necessary documentation described above has been received.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries.
Yours sincerely
«Consultant»
«ConsultantPosition»
Shall I have that checked with an accountant? I just don't see how it will fall within IR35 since the contract does not say much..
Also in the email he mentioned: I will issue you with the Employment Agencies Act regulations. I will need to issue these asap and would suggest you opt out.
What does he mean here?
Also what else do I need to make sure I do/be careful of?
Many thanks all!
I got my 1st contract (and really pleased with it), although a bit scared to ensure I do everything right.
I have asked the agent to provide me with the contract so I can give it to an accountant to check it if I fall within IR35. What he has given me is a draft blank contract between the agency and myself, which I include below
CONTRACT FOR SUPPLIERS OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (‘OPT OUT’)
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
Assignment Reference No. «ContractNumber»
Date of Issue: «TodaysDate»
BETWEEN
Agency Name and Address
AND
Contractor (Ltd. Co.) «LtdCompanyName»
Contractor Address
«ContractorAddress», «ContractorAddress1», «ContractorAddress2», «ContractorAddress3», «ContractorPostCode»
Company Reg. No. «CompanyRegistrationNumber»
Company VAT No. «VATNumber»
TO PROVIDE SERVICES AT:
Client Name «ClientCompanyName»
Client Location
«ClientAddress», «ClientAddress1», «ClientAddress2», «ClientAddress3», «ClientPostCode»
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:
Personnel «ContractorName»
Services «Position»
Fees £«PayRate»
Start Date «StartDate»
End Date «EndDate»
Assignment Term
Standard Service Week «STDHours»
Special Conditions
«SpecialConditions»
Both parties hereby agree that the Services shall be provided in accordance with and subject to the Agency's Terms. Reference to Terms shall be to the terms set out or referred to in this Assignment Schedule and the standard Terms and Conditions of Business for Contractors – UK Assignments (OPT OUT).
Signed for and on behalf of the Agency
Signed for and on behalf of the Contractor
Date: «TodaysDate»
Date:
Name: John Brouckaert
Name:
Title: Contracts Manager
Title:
«TodaysDate»
Private and Confidential
The Director
«LtdCompanyName»
«ContractorAddress»
«ContractorAddress1»
«ContractorAddress2»
«ContractorAddress3»
«ContractorPostCode»
Dear Sir or Madam:
REF: - Contract No – «ContractNumber»
Congratulations on securing your new assignment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM YOU (IDEALLY BEFORE YOU COMMENCE AN ASSIGNMENT)
The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 require us to obtain from you, confirmation of your identity.
Please therefore provide a clear copy of your passport, which includes the front cover, the page(s) displaying your photograph, nationality and signature and where relevant, pages containing any visas/permits required to work in the UK OR a clear copy of your birth certificate.
In order for the contract to run smoothly and to ensure prompt payment, the following documents also need to be submitted:
1. Please arrange for signature of both copies of the agreement and return one copy.
2. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation for your Ltd Company.
3. A copy of your VAT registration certificate, if applicable.
4. A copy of your company’s Bank Details.
5. The signed weekly timesheets are to be sent on a weekly basis, while the signed monthly timesheets are to be sent on a monthly basis.
6. Your invoice(s) to accompany the last timesheet(s) for each 4-weekly cycle.
7. You may also be required to provide evidence of any qualifications and training certificates that you hold.
All the above-mentioned documents need to be returned to, the Agency's Address, within 1 week of receiving this pack.
Payment of invoices will be delayed until all the necessary documentation described above has been received.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries.
Yours sincerely
«Consultant»
«ConsultantPosition»
Shall I have that checked with an accountant? I just don't see how it will fall within IR35 since the contract does not say much..
Also in the email he mentioned: I will issue you with the Employment Agencies Act regulations. I will need to issue these asap and would suggest you opt out.
What does he mean here?
Also what else do I need to make sure I do/be careful of?
Many thanks all!
) and the start date was the monday (this was the friday). So no negotiating with End Business a simple "yup, here's my signature" and all was done.
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