IR35 and complete numpties

[Scoobos]

So did you ever get your contract reviewed by the likes of QDOS or not?

Its the "standard" rubbish that most agencies I have been placed by - spit out off the PCG site, so yes, by default 4 years ago I did...

You've hit me where we differ now - I don't believe in giving them money a.k.a passing away my profits , with the only benefit being that I can tell HMRC that I spent money trying to in some way alliviate the obvious guilt of it being Inside that I showed by paying for it time and time again.

(worst sentence ever, its been a long day)

I said before I don't see the value in having the same old "cookie cutter" contracts reviewed by QDOS time after time, when I've already got a bit of insurance, my accountant has stated as part of my agreement that they will assist fighting it, and PCG also cover me a little bit.

Feel free to shout at me !

[northernladuk]

It's free when you buy PI/PL through QDOS... You did get PI insurance for your company?

Total cost for showing some due diligence (particularly when it stresses you out so much)... £0.00

[SueEllen]

Total cost for showing some due diligence (particularly when it stresses you out so much)... £0.00

WHS

If your contract stresses you out so much then get it reviewed otherwise don't post a thread on here that repeats threads that newbie contractors post.

[Scoobos]

WHS

If your contract stresses you out so much then get it reviewed otherwise don't post a thread on here that repeats threads that newbie contractors post.

Ooooooooo...

Cheers for turning a warm fuzzy feeling about a good wholesome discussion on this topic - with thanks posted just a few back, into a CUK of old good old slag off , for saying something you don't like.

FYI , I get my Insurances at a very good deal from someone other than that package. I realise I may be choosing not to use a site advertiser but there's no need for that.

Additionally, since my blood is up - my post wasn't about MY contract, rather the behaviours and understandings of my co-workers and their potential impact on any potential investigation; I posted as it's quite topical and despite your thoughts on "newbie contractors postings" you'll be hard pressed to find a similar topic on fellow contractors on the same site not understanding the legislation at all.

If this isn't up for discussion on these forums under your terms, fair enough - for me , its what its here for.

[Contreras]

Its the "standard" rubbish that most agencies I have been placed by - spit out off the PCG site, so yes, by default 4 years ago I did...

My contract is built on a template provided by the PCG and "MY" working practices are outside,...

So the agency are using the PCG template contract? Lucky you, I wish more agencies would do the same - saves hassle as it is already IR35 reviewed.

Beware that they might not be using the complimentary agency-client template though.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

So the agency are using the PCG template contract? Lucky you, I wish more agencies would do the same - saves hassle as it is already IR35 reviewed.

Beware that they might not be using the complimentary agency-client template though.

How is having an identical template contract for every single contractor going to help? I would have thought this would be exactly the sort of thing HMR&C would look out for.

[nomadd]

Cheers for turning a warm fuzzy feeling about a good wholesome discussion on this topic - with thanks posted just a few back, into a CUK of old good old slag off , for saying something you don't like.

Don't sweat it - SueEllen has never been the same since she married northernladuk.

[malvolio]

How is having an identical template contract for every single contractor going to help? I would have thought this would be exactly the sort of thing HMR&C would look out for.

They aren't. The conditions of trade are pretty much the same for everyone, the schedules that define the work to be done are the differentiators. It's not a set contract, it's a pro forma with all the relevant content and instructions on what can be amended without destroying its purpose. Thre are also member-only variants for the other kinds of engagement such as direct or as a subbie.