I'm approaching the end of my first contract & am reviewing my current position & where I should be heading. My end of term report would probably be "doing ok, room for improvement".
I got through the basics at the start:
- Got an accountant
- Set up a Ltd
- Got a contract (IR35 status reviewed by B&C)
Having been reading these boards over the subsequent months, I need to go a lot further if I want to be seen as a business, rather than a psuedo-permie.
The things I believe I need to improve on when sorting out future contracts are:
- Try to use a B2B contracts with EB's
- Supply my own (Ltd) contract ideally
- Ask what % the EB is taking
- Confirm working practises with client, in line with IR35-friendly contracts
(BTW - When should this be bought up with the client? In the interview or post interview when they make an offer?)
My current contract ends next month & I've had a brief chat with the client who has verbally offered a renewal. I have no problems with working for the client, my problem is that the current contract is with CP & I'm reluctant to renew through them. Mainly because:
- Unable to self bill
- They tried to screw me over on VAT
- Contract puts liability on an individual (me) rather than my Ltd
- Contract is not personalised, rather than my Ltd
The last 2 I can change if I renew & have to use CP still. The client will only take on contractors via an EB. My current contract includes a 6 month rule stopping me from using a different agency.
I have other opportunities if I choose not to renew, but want to make sure that I do a better job of it next time round.
I'd welcome any comments on the drivel I've just written!
I got through the basics at the start:
- Got an accountant
- Set up a Ltd
- Got a contract (IR35 status reviewed by B&C)
Having been reading these boards over the subsequent months, I need to go a lot further if I want to be seen as a business, rather than a psuedo-permie.
The things I believe I need to improve on when sorting out future contracts are:
- Try to use a B2B contracts with EB's
- Supply my own (Ltd) contract ideally
- Ask what % the EB is taking
- Confirm working practises with client, in line with IR35-friendly contracts
(BTW - When should this be bought up with the client? In the interview or post interview when they make an offer?)
My current contract ends next month & I've had a brief chat with the client who has verbally offered a renewal. I have no problems with working for the client, my problem is that the current contract is with CP & I'm reluctant to renew through them. Mainly because:
- Unable to self bill
- They tried to screw me over on VAT
- Contract puts liability on an individual (me) rather than my Ltd
- Contract is not personalised, rather than my Ltd
The last 2 I can change if I renew & have to use CP still. The client will only take on contractors via an EB. My current contract includes a 6 month rule stopping me from using a different agency.
I have other opportunities if I choose not to renew, but want to make sure that I do a better job of it next time round.
I'd welcome any comments on the drivel I've just written!
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