The easiest way to combat IR35 is to get your agency to write into the contract that it's you or a representative from your Ltd company.
Andy C Sent from my iPhone. On 15 May 2012, at 15:18, Eric B <[email protected]> wrote: > Richard raised a couple of important points here. Being a Sole trader is as > simple as it gets. but you are liable for losses/debt > with your personal belongings. So if you re only consulting and there arent > a lot of outgoings, hold stock etc. there is little risk > of loss. > > IR35 is another thing. You may want to opt in or out. out is cheaper. > However if audited you need to prove a couple you are your own LTD. > There are a few ways of doing this, use your own assets at work (computers, > email address), get agreement from your boss to work from home once in a > while (i recommend doing this after a while only), use personal or emails > from your LTD for work and a few other ways. > I have got my ltd setup with its own emails (use gmail if you want) and I > have worked from my LTD emails, i ve got written approval to work from home > etc. so Im good to challenge the IR35 bit IF NEEDED. > > Right, back to work.. ;-) > > On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:21 PM, Richard Naef < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi paul, >> >> I've been self employed for nearly 20 years now, always been VAT registered >> and acted as a sole trader, i.e. all my income is taxed as personal, rather >> than as a business. I have looked at various other methods including LTD >> (I >> become an employee) and incorporated ( I become a shareholder and receive a >> dividend). Never bothered as there is always a risk of law changes and in >> some respect the later does feel like tax avoidance and a sole trader is >> about as simple as its possible to get. However I think the main issue is >> whether as a contractor you will be employed mainly by 1 company, if that >> is >> the case the rules are quite strict - to stop companies making all their >> employees' contractors. So you've had a few suggestions from the list, but >> as this is very important I suggest you talk to a professional Accountant >> (ask any self employed mates for recommendations) or Business angel - Your >> local Business Link should be able to help you there. Good luck, being >> made >> redundant was the best thing that ever happened to me! >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leedslist mailing list >> Info and options: >> http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >> >> PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate >> > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate
