Profile on client website - yes/no?

[northernladuk]

Thanks all, you've confirmed what I was thinking and I've asked them not to put my details on their website

I'd also have a dig around in to your IR35 status and either make sure you've all the insurances and checks possible.

[jamesbrown]

Yeah, it isn't always easy to be outside IR35 with very small clients. Many of them started with one person and they have a tendency to expect personal service from employees and contractors alike and can see them as much the same. Personally, I can't be bothered with UK clients at all anymore, Chapter 8 or otherwise.

[saptastic]

Also I know that sometimes clients will not update their website, they like to make their team look big or go under, and the website is dormant - so if you tell HMRC you did a 6 month gig and they say well you were part of "meet the team" on their website for 2 years..... sure you can disprove it but there is no value to you and just creates an unnecessary red flag.

[Zigenare]

My current client (outside IR35 contract) has asked if I'd be willing to have my profile shown on their external website along with all other staff - it's a very small company. They've made it clear that they'd identify me as a Consultant but have also asked if I'd be willing for my photo and/or a link to my LinkedIn profile to be included.

I'm completely at liberty to say no but I wondered what people thought of it? Is this a no-no in the modern IR35 landscape (sign of part & parcel etc)?

Your alarm bells should've started ringing at this "on their external website along with all other staff". #JustSaying.