If there is no conflict of interest, is it legal to work 2 contracts inside IR35 with 2 different firms?
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Working 2 contracts inside IR35
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There is no law against multiple employments and no law against running multiple contracts that are inside IR35, notwithstanding any contractual obligations to the contrary, so the answer is in your hands (i.e., read your contracts).
As an aside, if you are running these through two separate intermediaries (e.g., two separate umbrellas), then the tax deductions may not be correct, in the first instance. -
The usual caveat of managing your clients' expectations applies. If they both are expecting 40 hours a week from you, Monday - Friday, usual office hours then someone is going to get grumpy when you're not available when they're expecting you to be.Comment
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Originally posted by randomname View PostIf there is no conflict of interest, is it legal to work 2 contracts inside IR35 with 2 different firms?
Do i have to inform the 2 firms that i will not be working exclusively for them?
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Pedantic point, but a breach of contract is not likely to be "illegal" or even unlawful. This would be a civil law matter, if at all.Comment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostPedantic point, but a breach of contract is not likely to be "illegal" or even unlawful. This would be a civil law matter, if at all.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostThe usual caveat of managing your clients' expectations applies. If they both are expecting 40 hours a week from you, Monday - Friday, usual office hours then someone is going to get grumpy when you're not available when they're expecting you to be.
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostPedantic point, but a breach of contract is not likely to be "illegal" or even unlawful. This would be a civil law matter, if at all.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Paddy View Post
The only profession allowed to charge two clients for 40 hours of work concurrently are solicitors.Comment
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Originally posted by Paddy View Post
The only profession allowed to charge two clients for 40 hours of work concurrently are solicitors.
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