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  1. Cuckoo

    Annoying new 'off payroll' question on SA100 Tax Return??

    Since I last submitted a tax return they have added a new question 8 on the employment pages: The notes say: I was working outside IR35 through my own Ltd Co until Apr 2021 and then closed the company mid 2021. The question seems to say to tick the box if you were working inside IR35 through...
  2. S

    What would be the permanent salary equivalent for the contracting pay?

    If one is open for both contract and permanent, how to arrive at equivalent pay? Suppose we put 400/day inside IR35 on contractor calculator, we get below calculation : Contract outside of IR35: Net monthly income is around £5,096 Permanent salary required is £90,470 Contract inside of...
  3. 0

    New to contracting - oversea client - in/out IR35 - umbrella/ltd - uk/europe

    Hi everyone! I'd like to ask you for some help to make the best decision. Here's my situation: Currently working as perm 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) They don't have a clue of what inside/outside IR35 means...
  4. E

    Java dev transition to contracting

    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...
  5. F

    Switching between outside and inside IR35 - tips?

    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 and...
  6. W

    Do I need to provide a sick note to end client if I am caught inside IR35?

    I have been off work with a bad case of the flu/ sickness for the past 2 days and texted in to client manager to let her know each morning that I'm not well enough to work. However this afternoon she replied stating that if I take further time off this week that I must obtain a sick note. In...
  7. G

    Umbrella Rate vs Deemed Ltd rate

    I've accepted my first 'inside IR35' assignment to start in the new year. I am keen to continue operating my limited company, as I have an investment property that is owned through it, so I still have the responsibility of submitting EOY accounts to HMRC. With that in mind, I see little point in...
  8. D

    Returning to contracting IR35

    Good evening all, I’ve been out the contracting work for a few years now and been books in. I’m thinking of returning to contracting and looking for advice from anyone working inside IR35 now. 1. Do I still need to be a Ltd company or Will sole trader work? 2. The consultant jobs I’m looking at...
  9. S

    How do you get started contracting yourself out to professional employers?

    Trying to go contract, but most employers I speak to seem .. dare I say it, immature and unprofessional. Most want to avoid conversations around IR35 or don't know about it at all.How do you get started contracting yourself out to professional employers? I'm a dev/data scientist with 10+ years...
  10. L

    All new - penalties?

    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 based invoicing...
  11. R

    Should I take out liability insurance AND IR35 insurance?

    My insurance is due and I'm wondering whether I should just take out professional/public liability insurance for £170 or cough up for IR35 insurance which is another £300. I know the emphasis is on the client now to deem your IR35 status so perhaps shouldn't need the insurance but I'm just...
  12. C

    Is it fair for contractors to pay Employer’s NI from his day rate?

    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...
  13. S

    Does an IR35 SDS take into account if the contract was cover for an ex-employee?

    I am in an assignment to effectively replace an employee who wasn't performing and take the analysis and output to a much higher level (so there are some specific initiatives that i will work on using my own skills). having answered the questions in the CEST tool and Kingsbridge tool, both say...
  14. P

    Claiming expenses through PSC whilst working through Umbrella

    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 it active...
  15. D

    Recruitment agency wants me to do a CEST and send them the output??

    Hi, 1st time poster .. my agency has asked me to do a CEST and then to send them the outcome. My current thoughts are that it's my company and my CEST and my decision, why should I send it to you!!! He seems to think that it's part of my engagement that I produce this for him and the reasons...
  16. P

    IR35 insurance for outside role starting before April 6th.

    Hi all, I'm a newbie to this site and am taking on a new contract for the first time, and wanted to check something with you all as I wasn't clear on the IR35 changes. I know from April 6th the end-client is responsible, but because I start my first role before then, does that mean I'm...
  17. M

    British Citizen open limited company in Republic of Ireland

    Hi All, As per my understanding British Citizen can open limited company in Republic of Ireland even after Brexit. I have recently liquidated my company in UK and starting a contract in ROI. I will open a limited company in ROI. Any issues in terms of Entrepreneur Relief etc ? Can I open...
  18. A

    Being offered renewal under umbrella, unsure about where to go from here

    Hi everyone, I've been reading lots of IR35 related threads (I'm still confused) but I would also really appreciate your feedback on my current situation. I've been with this client since April 2020, renewed once and current contract ends end of coming March. Client has offered me a...
  19. M

    IR35 / Experis

    Hi Everyone, I'm new to this and sorry if this is covered all over the place. Like every contractor (certainly most), I'm now on the verge of heading Inside IR35 with Experis (Sky) from April 6th bar a last minute miracle by HMRC (lol). I've done so much research and had advice but nothing...
  20. F

    IR35 contract advice please

    Hi, I have been a long-term observer on the forum, but this is the first time I have posted, and I was looking to get some advice on a new contract I have recently started and the IR35 status. I started a new contact two weeks ago with a local authority and it has been deemed outside of IR35...

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