Public sector IR35 consultation launched

[MrMarkyMark]

And you are still there?

Well, exactly, especially if they are going to look at past stuff.

This bit interested me, looks like they are trying to isolate BOS contractors?

Unless your contract is 6 months or less in which case these rules don't apply.

[northernladuk]

Are you guys agency or direct with MOD?

Direct? With PS?? <giggle>

[Ketto]

Why the giggles? Never done it myself but I know plenty who have.

[Gomez]

Are you guys agency or direct with MOD?

MOD - CL/1 - Agency - Ltd

Not good reading this.

[DotasScandal]

Well, exactly, especially if they are going to look at past stuff.
This bit interested me, looks like they are trying to isolate BOS contractors?

Gosh...God forbid they just let people work, isn't it??
Really can't see the point of contracting in the UK in 2016. Private sector= pray your contract lasts and take the odd 10-20% rate cut when your client feels like it. Public sector = this sh*t now.
Seriously...why bother?

[Gomez]

Looks like the MoD are ignoring the IR35 consultation and applying the new rules immediately. We have to provide proof of full tax and NI paid on payments received or contracts will be terminated and details passed to HMRC. Independent contract reviews are no longer accepted as proof of compliance.

It appears to be even worse than applying the new rules as the letter I have had implies that the gig is inside IR35 (although doesn't explicitly state this). I thought the new rules would mean that it was the intermediary closest to the contractor's LTD that will determine the status of the engagement? I doubt the Agency my LTD has the contract with even know about these 'letters' yet!

[GB9]

It appears to be even worse than applying the new rules as the letter I have had implies that the gig is inside IR35 (although doesn't explicitly state this). I thought the new rules would mean that it was the intermediary closest to the contractor's LTD that will determine the status of the engagement? I doubt the Agency my LTD has the contract with even know about these 'letters' yet!

From your earlier posts my understanding was that Qdos had passed it as clear. I that correct or not?

If so, there's nothing to stop the MOD changing that but they would need to change the contract and / or working practices. To change the contract they would need to give notice. If they are changing the WP then get clarity over how and from when.

And get some proper advice I. E. Not just us.

[westtester]

From your earlier posts my understanding was that Qdos had passed it as clear. I that correct or not?

If so, there's nothing to stop the MOD changing that but they would need to change the contract and / or working practices. To change the contract they would need to give notice. If they are changing the WP then get clarity over how and from when.

And get some proper advice I. E. Not just us.

QDos did pass the contract but it's been stated that an independent contract review is no longer acceptable. Without any understanding of what constitutes alternative suitable evidence for being outside of IR35, I'm assuming they are putting everyone inside. If the QDos product is no longer suitable, I can't see how else we could prove that we are outside? AFAIK the contract and working practices are unchanged, it just seems that MoD are riding roughshod all over the existing arrangement.

[northernladuk]

I'd guess this is going to change QDOS's PS insurance solution and it won't be valid if you already have it.

[westtester]

Out of interest, is there anyone affected by this who isn't working for UKHO?