If you're contracted to a manufacturing company and they offer you a discount on their product accepting it would be an IR35 inclusion risk?
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Product Discount == Inside IR35?
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Originally posted by FreeZey View PostIf you're contracted to a manufacturing company and they offer you a discount on their product accepting it would be an IR35 inclusion risk?
Long answer: If they only offer discounts to permanent staff members then it could be argued that you are now an employee as they provide that benefit. It's not a strong IR35 indicator though. And I reckon that thet offer discounts to a wider group than just staff.See You Next Tuesday -
If it's a permie perk then yes it's a flag to being inside so avoid it.
If it's for permies and partners i.e. anyone contracted to them then you are golden. Personally I'd find the information that says it's for a wider audience and stick it in the evidence folder just in case.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Lance View PostShort answer: No.
Long answer: If they only offer discounts to permanent staff members then it could be argued that you are now an employee as they provide that benefit. It's not a strong IR35 indicator though. And I reckon that thet offer discounts to a wider group than just staff.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI'd say default the short answer to yes and investigate further. Just to be on the safe side, but that's me.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Lance View PostI figure they are a manufacturing company and they will have all sorts of discounts. It's not like a staff canteen as the OP suggest these are standard products.
I've work in retail before and many of the discounts are for staff only with some being linked to employee number. It's been possible to get the discounts but only because they aren't smart enough to distinguish and take it for granted because you have an email account and doesn't check any further. Is that a flag? Dunno but it's borderline.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Thank's Lance and Northernladuk for your advice.
I should also have added that it was previously a permanent staff benefit that's now been extending to all contractors so based on what you've said too much of a red flag. Shame.Comment
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Originally posted by FreeZey View PostThank's Lance and Northernladuk for your advice.
I should also have added that it was previously a permanent staff benefit that's now been extending to all contractors so based on what you've said too much of a red flag. Shame.Comment
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Go in and offer to pay full price. When they offer you a discount say 'why? Do I look poor?,' and then refuse it.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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