Taking the plunge in a hurry

[Wanderer]

I know this probably isn't exhaustive, however are these the key things I need to urgently do / are the major start up costs? I just don't want to miss anything obvious. =)

Yeah, you are good to go. The only thing I would add is that you want to get a contract in place before you start work. If this is direct with the client then the PCG will do you a nice B2B one which is pretty bullet proof for IR35 (provided your working practices actually match the contract) so you don't need to get it reviewed.

Oh, and please be gentle with northernladuk - I think you just about gave him a heart attack by actually doing some research before posting here.

[Nebari]

Thanks for all the advice. I have just had the contract confirmed with the client and reviewed (IR35) successfully too - all ready to go now.

I'm just about to purchase PCG+ membership, Prof Indemnity insurance and Public Liability insurance. Is there any need to get Employers Liability insurance too?

By the way, the baby has still not arrived - almost time to induce!!

[NLUKbot]

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[Zippy]

Thanks for all the advice. I have just had the contract confirmed with the client and reviewed (IR35) successfully too - all ready to go now.

I'm just about to purchase PCG+ membership, Prof Indemnity insurance and Public Liability insurance. Is there any need to get Employers Liability insurance too?

By the way, the baby has still not arrived - almost time to induce!!

Good show and best of luck with the sproglet.

[NickFitz]

Good show and best of luck with the sproglet.

WZS in respect of both matters

[malvolio]

Thanks for all the advice. I have just had the contract confirmed with the client and reviewed (IR35) successfully too - all ready to go now.

I'm just about to purchase PCG+ membership, Prof Indemnity insurance and Public Liability insurance. Is there any need to get Employers Liability insurance too?

By the way, the baby has still not arrived - almost time to induce!!

If you have a sub clause strictly speaking you will need ELI anyway: it applies to subbies as well as employees (to be precise, anyone whose work you are contriolling). It costs about fourpence anyway, so just add it to the PI/PLI bill.

[Nebari]

I was thinking that in respect to subbies. I haven't got it yet, but I will look into it.

Many thanks for the good luck messages - in case you were wondering, we had a little girl called Heidi.