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Yes, it needs a broader review than simply IR35 but even so, this IMHO would probably lead to an 'inside' decision basis the practicalities around substitution and the direct relationship between the client and the worker and the leverage held.
Even if a way through this could be agreed; the...
Hi, I think I am lucky then to have avoided such terms up to now & I do get what you mean. It just muddies the waters; if the entire contract for services flips (for any reason) from the consultancy to the worker then it strips out one of the main reasons to trade through a ltd company.
This one would is direct to client (my ltd is the Consultancy) but yes, not favourable terms and should I supply a substitute, what worker would want to take on that risk!
Thanks for the reply! Agree that contracting out of the protections of the limited company would not be sensible (although the financial risk could potentially be mitigated with a second PI policy). It is just not something I would do although I can see their intention is to de-risk their side.
Hello all,
I’d be interested to know others’ views on some proposed contract terms -
I am the sole director of a limited company through which I provide IT services as per a normal contractor model. A new client has presented me a contract with the usual definitions i.e. the client is ‘The...