Hello,
I was looking for some advice and guidance on the upcoming IR35 Reform as I am due to change end client.
In February 2019 I stopped providing services to client A after spending 3.5 years on the same assignment. This contract was in the private sector though my own limited company and outside IR35 (demonstrated by contract and working practices). I have since been working for client B for the last 6 months (outside IR35), however, this has not worked out and I am considering re-engaging with Client A. I have some concerns on this with respect to the upcoming IR35 reforms.
(i) Is an 8 month gap (by time I re-engage) a suitable time for the next engagement with Client A to be classed as a new assignment?
(ii) I am considering closing down my limited company and I think Client A will take a blanket approach on their contracts and set the status off all contracts as inside IR35. I would therefore like to engage with Client A on a PAYE basis and cut out any hassle come April 2020. The rate is enough to compensate for the increased tax. If I do this, will it have any effect on the previous assignment I was engaged with Client A on?
(iii) What precautions can I take? Use a different agent? Ask for specific clauses?..etc….
Thanks in advance.
I was looking for some advice and guidance on the upcoming IR35 Reform as I am due to change end client.
In February 2019 I stopped providing services to client A after spending 3.5 years on the same assignment. This contract was in the private sector though my own limited company and outside IR35 (demonstrated by contract and working practices). I have since been working for client B for the last 6 months (outside IR35), however, this has not worked out and I am considering re-engaging with Client A. I have some concerns on this with respect to the upcoming IR35 reforms.
(i) Is an 8 month gap (by time I re-engage) a suitable time for the next engagement with Client A to be classed as a new assignment?
(ii) I am considering closing down my limited company and I think Client A will take a blanket approach on their contracts and set the status off all contracts as inside IR35. I would therefore like to engage with Client A on a PAYE basis and cut out any hassle come April 2020. The rate is enough to compensate for the increased tax. If I do this, will it have any effect on the previous assignment I was engaged with Client A on?
(iii) What precautions can I take? Use a different agent? Ask for specific clauses?..etc….
Thanks in advance.
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