Since before the start of Covid I have been on the bench, taking a break, although of course still conducting duties as director of MyCo.
As I was already not fee earning (and not actively seeking), it may be argued that MyCo was largely unaffected by Covid, although who knows about opportunities lost. In fact I did pick up a few days ad-hoc work for a client during May. I have claimed CJRS for the period 1/3/20 - 31/8/20, minus the days worked.
The rules changed from July to allow flexible working, which muddies things a little. The basis for a claim is now based on % worked of "contracted hours", that being kind of a notional concept in my case. Technically, time "worked" is not limited to fee earning hours either, it is any time providing service to MyCo other than statutory filing.
I've since had a client meeting (not billed for) and exchange of emails discussing some potential work. Also the company accounts will show purchase of IT kit (having discovered that my existing setup was inadequate for 'zoom'ing), so there is evidence of 'work' as such.
I was planning to put in a claim for Sept/Oct, minus 1 day for misc activities.
Tbh, the claiming while "on the bench" thing has been a nagging doubt. Interested in hearing people's views on this.
As I was already not fee earning (and not actively seeking), it may be argued that MyCo was largely unaffected by Covid, although who knows about opportunities lost. In fact I did pick up a few days ad-hoc work for a client during May. I have claimed CJRS for the period 1/3/20 - 31/8/20, minus the days worked.
The rules changed from July to allow flexible working, which muddies things a little. The basis for a claim is now based on % worked of "contracted hours", that being kind of a notional concept in my case. Technically, time "worked" is not limited to fee earning hours either, it is any time providing service to MyCo other than statutory filing.
I've since had a client meeting (not billed for) and exchange of emails discussing some potential work. Also the company accounts will show purchase of IT kit (having discovered that my existing setup was inadequate for 'zoom'ing), so there is evidence of 'work' as such.
I was planning to put in a claim for Sept/Oct, minus 1 day for misc activities.
Tbh, the claiming while "on the bench" thing has been a nagging doubt. Interested in hearing people's views on this.
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