|
This section provides a plethora of great free resources for contractors, compiled by the best experts around. Feel free to download and them as you see fit.
If you have any queries or comments regarding any of the downloads/links, please contact us. Equally, please also let us know if you have any suggestions for new resouces that you may find useful!
|
|
|
This guide has been developed by the Partners of Forbes Young and is meant to be used as an informative and useful resource for people new to contracting or freelancing (for the purposes of this guide contracting and freelancing mean the same thing). It is a guide up to the point in time when the business owner actually appoints an Accountant.
There is a minefield of information already available from different forums throughout the internet. We feel strongly that every prospective contractor should understand the world they are about to enter and not just “jump‐in” to a contract without considering every possible angle.
Please note‐ this is an actual guide and not based on rumour or misinformation. The partners at Forbes Young have over 140 years of experience as practice Accountants between us and have tried to condense that wealth of knowledge into a short guide. It is set out in the form of a series of questions and answers. If you want clarification regarding any part of this guide or have any other questions then please feel free to ask us any questions you have.
Starter Guide to Contracting & Freelancing (PDF) |
|
These free IR35 contract templates are written by status experts Qdos. They are simple, compliant and allow you to add any additional details.
Note that you should ensure any additions are checked by an expert. Contractor Weekly is not responsible for any tax or legal liabilities in respect of these contracts.
Direct to Client
Through Agency |
|
This comprehensive free online IR35 test was developed by contractorcalculator.co.uk and status experts Qdos.
The test will only take about 10 minutes and will cover all of the key areas involved in determining your status. At the end of the test, you will receive an overall result with a clear breakdown of the positive and negative areas. Test hosted by www.contractorcalculator.co.uk.
|
|
|
Contractors who are, or are hoping to operate outside IR35 must have their contracts reviewed. It is important that any necessary amendments are made to the written terms as early as possible. It also shows that you have taken ‘reasonable steps’ to ensure that your contract is outside the legislation.
We have negotiated a unique discount with our friends at status experts Qdos Consulting for Contractor Weekly readers. If you use the code CW2012, you will get 10% off a Full Contract Review (normally £85 + VAT). This review provides a full written report, covering both the contract and your actual working practices.
Simply go to the Qdos online shop, add the 'Contract Review' product to your basket and use the discount code when you get to the checkout. |
|
This free IR35 guide has been compiled by Qdos and provides a detailed expert insight into the legislation. It can be used to help you determine how compliant your contractual agreement is, although it is intended only for guidance purposes and should not be used in place of a professional assessment.
The guide covers all of the key areas that HMRC will examine in the event of an IR35 enquiry.
|
|
The modern contractor can be faced with a barrage of confusing acronyms and jargon. Our list of Contractor Jargon aims to clear some of the confusion up.
Click below for the guide.
|
|
|
