Retrospective application of ‘inside IR35’ by client after contract ended

[sbzcontracts]

Looking for peoples thoughts.

Contracted via LTD for 11 months with overseas client, who have UK legal entity. Contract was outside IR35 truly. The contract spanned the change in legislation where client had to determine status. For the first 6 months it was down to contractor (pre April...

[GGWP]

I have been offered a contract for £100k+ per year to provide IT services internationally. Is it necessary to pay Value-Added Tax (VAT) in this case? Additionally, what is the most efficient way to pay myself, as a director, and my sibling, who is serving as the company admin or secretary, through...

[Vector124]

Can someone with knowledge or having done the same please help.

During Extension, Is it a good idea to change an outside IR35 contract from a current limited company issued with an Outside IR35 contract to a new Limited company operation from 9 months?? What are the implications?...

[Res]

Is it usual for Umbrella contractors to be asked to sign separate IP agreements with the Agent to personally indemnify and keep indemnified against any and all Intellectual Property infringement claims connected to the service?

[Likourinos]

Hi,

I am about to sign a contract with a US company and I phoned an accountant to get some advice regarding IR35 rules.

I was told that IR35 doesn't apply to US companies but my contract could still be checked for IR35 status from the HRMC.

I am bit confused. Does...

[ram1244]

Hi,

I'm planning to work/contracting for crypto companies doing, I haven't done any contracting before, I have been going through how contracting works at the moment.
More often the crypto outfits do not have any address or location and I would be paid in crypto (USDC) I would have...

[sammy2020]

Hi,
Can I get urgent help please.
My agency called on Friday evening saying that my role is now deemed inside IR35. I joined only on last Wednesday. I told them on Friday that I will think about whether to accept inside role or not. Agreement is signed and mentions outside IR35. Today I...

[0xsrwea31]

Hi everyone! I'd like to ask you for some help to make the best decision. Here's my situation:

1. Currently working as perm
2. The client I'd be contracting for is based in the US (which is why they can only hire me as a contractor in the UK)
3. They don't have a clue of what inside/outside IR35 means
4. I'd

...

[engineerer]

I am considering transitioning to contracting and I would like to ask about a few things - not necessarily about the diference between inside/outside IR35 etc, bench time, saving money etc, I've done some reading by now. I would appreciate if experienced contractors could share their views on what I...

[Willy Win]

Received a new contract for review today. 6 months, 1 week's notice either side but with a trial period of 7 days on the schedule.

Not seen a contract ever with a trial period specified, and as this is a company I have not worked with before am a bit uneasy. This is via an agency - anyone...

[Jambrella]

Hi, new to the forum and the contracting/umbrella world so apologies if this is the wrong section.

I have recently become an employee for an umbrella company. The job that I am undertaking requires computer equipment (laptop) but I do not have one personally and currently just borrowing...

[ForBajor]

Hello

My current outside IR35 contract is ending soon and I've just got an offer for an inside IR35 contract which according to the generic contractor salary calculator means a quite nice pay increase: from 400d outside to 700d inside. My preference is outside IR35 but this is a good client...

[nicolaevs]

I would like to know the go to for contractor opportunities? Is there a certain staffing agency or job board of choice?

And what is the reason you use the agency or job board of choice?...

[fabio76]

Hi all,

im currently in a full time contract, which is 100% WFH. As I have sufficient bandwidth to look and apply for a second contract. The question is - do I let the recruitment agent (for either the new or existing contract) or my even my current client- know?

[throwaway3289]

3 months into 12 month (inside ir35)contract, prev worked abroad for 5 years, but due to personal reasons I need to be in the U.K. for the next few years.

1st month of the gig was fine (minus the obvious inside changes), but for the last 2 months, pretty much everyday, I’ve been asked...

[chirag2205]

Hi All,

In June I signed up a T&M Contract with an IT Company. It was initially 10 man-days per month, starting from 01/06/2021 to 31/07/2021.

That means basically 10 days for June and 10 days for July.

We both signed the contract, I started working and very...

[MonkeyDonkey]

I'm in IT and currently I'm being offered a position in the public sector inside IR35 via an agency and they gave me 2 options (exact wording):

Option 1. An umbrella route whereby you become an employee of the umbrella, with payroll taxes deducted at source.

Option 2. A payroll...

[luimneach2005]

Haven't contracted in several years and it's all a
bit weird to me.

Is it normal to have a penalty clause that requires ££ if you don't provide/work a notice period? Is it normal to have to sign off deliverables (that you are not capable of delivering alone) before having time...

[Standswell]

Can anyone point me to a more 'balanced' Intellectual Property clause than the one below, to be included in a software development contract. We would like to clearly distinguish between work that the client specifies on the backlog, and other ideas/work that we contribute during other conversations...

[ContractorGC]

Umbrella companies deduct employer NI and employee NI from a contractor’s day rate agreed with the hiring manager. Is this fair? Is the umbrella companies just a facade for double NI collection from a contractor’s day rate? Most hiring managers are not even aware that employer’s NI is being paid...

[PK2]

Hi there.

I was unfortunately classified to fall inside IR35 only a month after my start date on this new assignment, so will now have to switch to an Umbrella.

I very much wish to continue working through my PSC, maybe straight after this assignment ends, so planning to keep...

[Willy Win]

Anyone had experience of contracting through PSR (Public Sector Resourcing)? I've received an offer for a 12 month contract and the notice period is zero days on both sides. When I queried this with the consultant he said that yes, unfortunately there is no notice and immediate termination can be...

[TwoWolves]

New "outside" contract, modest rate increase on existing.

I suppose I should feel euphoric but I actually feel exhausted and stressed, it's not easy finding outside contracts at the moment and the thought of going permie or inside makes me nauseous - I may be allergic.

[Zsat01]

Hi all

I believe its difficult to answer the question without the specific contract details but please let me know your experience

I've signed a new contract and haven't started work yet
Notice period is 2 weeks

I won't be able to take up work because...

[alexmc]

I can imagine contracting to a software company and receiving a contract which does not mention the software company's clients.
However is that ever right for an agency contract for IT services to not mention the client that they are for?

I have received a contract from an agency...

Hi All,
I am looking to become an IT contractor. I have interviews for both an inside IR35 role and outside.
For arguments sake lets say they are both offering 450GBP a day for 6 months (lets say 120 days of work).
Therefore I get 450*120=54,000GBP sent to me.

My...

[VipinServices]

Hi experts,

I need your help urgently to make a contract structure. I am consulting/contracting from last 4 years from my Limited company (e.g. ABC Limited). I got a client who want to associate with my Limited company for a milestone based delivery model. It is going to be a big peace...

[test31894]

Hi,

I have limited company and I recently lost the contract soon after buying a house. In difficult situation now. I have below questions:

1) Can I furlough myself from my company and get small job retention grant?
2) While on furlough in my own limited company can...

[HopefulLee]

Back story: I've worked via agencies for many years and will be branching out to contractor work.
I'll be providing temp office services cover to corporate (usually finance) companies. Also providing some virtual services.
I already have interested end-clients, but have funding/research...

[ThisIsNotNormal]

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....

[utopia]

I operate through a PSC and have been on an outside-IR35 contract with a UK-based recruitment agency for a few years. The client, for the purpose of this contract, is a large consultancy. This consultancy has a number of business clients in the UK, one of them being a large insurance agency. I have...

[esanchezros]

Hi,

My UK Ltd company provides consulting services to my UK based client. They have requested to all contractors to use the CEST tool to assess if we are inside or outside IR35. I recently moved to Spain whilst temporarily (for the next month or so) will carry on working for my UK Ltd...

[trailfinder09]

I have been contracting for the same client for 5 years ( different roles and different teams) and my contract ends end of Feb 20. Now all contractors are being moved to a brolly or PAYE contractors. I was offered a perm role instead. Though there will be a drop in take home pay, I am seriously considering...

[callum103]

Hi all,

I have just recently started my first contract role in Business Continuity for an initial 6 months. the role involves updating documents, making sure the business is compliant to ISO standards and managing the BC champions team to ensure the whole business has an awareness of...

[kelykos]

Hi,

I would like to know if it is possible to sign a contract where you agree to automatically go permanent after a period of time?
If yes, should you agree on all terms before signing: contractor day rate, permanent salary, bonuses?
Or do you need two separated contracts?...

[southernladuk]

Hi,

Looking to get some input on the following. I'm presently in contract with an bank, all fairly okay but coming to 18 months now and the next renewal, whilst likely, will be a bit tougher as it has to be approved from on high. A rate rise is unlikely too. Renewals after that are unknown...

[uscontractor]

Hi everyone,

First-time contractor here with a couple of questions that I wanted to clarify. I'm currently working with a company, but my visa with them is expiring and I am moving back to the United States in a few weeks. I've worked out an agreement with them to continue contracting...

[StuckInPurgatory]

Hi! I really hope someone here can help me.

Last March I agreed with a local IT consulting firm to do some Web development work for a local business. We agreed via txt message to develop a system worth 50 hours worth of work. It sounded like a great way to make a bit of extra cash in...

[contractUKonline]

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[contractUKonline]

Hey all,

I’ve just landed a new contract - as part of the recruitment company’s vetting process they are asking for copies of my passport, address and NI number. This is on top of all the company documentation.

I have two issues:
1) is this legally required?...

[sfrj]

I am currently in a 6 months contract with my new client.
This time I don't have any middleman/agency, is just me and my client.

I am there for 3 weeks already, work is going smooth all seems fine. I recently received an email from some external background checking company that...

[Mike7b0]

Hello,

I am the director of my own business providing specialist IT services. The location where the services are carried out and the way in which they are carried out is not determined by the agency or the client.

The agency contract which I am being asked to sign includes...

[Ash2003]

Hi all

I am 24 and have 3 years industry experience in data and analytics. This has built my skills in scrum meetings, sql, excel, power bi, ssrs, crystal reports, data warehous mapping and understanding feeds, working off jira or vsts boards. Having worked with many contractors in my...

[CGMFerrier]

Hello all,

I am a Software developer and just got a new contract with a company last week. They made the offer, I accepted now comes the time to sign the contract.

One of the sections is bothering me (two actually). It states:



and the last...

[ifti12]

Here is my story of hiring process with COMPANY-X.

1) The agency advertised the job with the rate range £500-£575. Also still have job confirmation in my inbox though its been removed from Jobserve.

2) I applied for a job and agreed the rate of £550/day with the AGENCY-Y....

[rabtor]

Hi,

I'm looking at a contract in Belgium where the company allows 70-80% working from home (which would be UK for me)... So likely one week a month working in the Belgium office.

Would i be able to use my UK Ltd company for this and pay corp tax and personal tax on wage...

[Cadbury]

Bit of weird one this. I interviewed for a position which I got. Contracts signed with Agency and start date agreed. It was all quite rushed as the client wanted my to start ASAP.

This is a gig where I'll be working mostly from home, so was agreed that I'd do the first week at the clients...

[ziggystardust]

9 months into a contract my agency onboarding team has emailed me asking for an updated CV which includes all the months for all my contracts for the client's 'auditing retirements'. This is ridiculous seeing as I was contacted, interviewed, offered the contract and accepted on the CV version they...

[SamD]

Hey guys,

I've just had my six month contract ended by my client, although mutual. In a nutshell,

Started February, due to a mix up in paperwork on my client's end and the nature of the work, I was sent home while this was sorted by them. I had only been paid for two weeks...

[Bheleu]

Hi

I have just been offered a new six contract, any suggestions as to who I should use to review it and why?

So far I have had all my contractors review by one firm, sometimes I think its a wise idea to have another look around. I have tried talking to a different firm,...