Table of Contents

  1. “Akin to employed” what does that mean?. 2
  2. “Genuine Contractor” what does that mean?. 2
  3. How will I know if I am affected?. 3
  4. Should I carry on working through my Limited Company?. 3
  5. What changes to my company will I have to make if I am considered “akin to employed”?. 3
  6. How will the expenses I can claim change if I am caught by the new rules?. 4
  7. How do the self-employment tests work to determine my status under IR35?. 4
  8. Will I still be able to pay myself Dividends under the new rules?. 6
  9. If I fail the tests how will I take the money out of my company?. 6
  10. Will I be able to continue to pay my spouse a salary under the new rules?. 6
  11. What will be the effect on my Net Income under the new rules?. 6
  12. Are there any ways I can avoid IR35?. 6
  13. Could I avoid the legislation by using an offshore company?. 6
  14. Could I avoid the legislation by becoming self-employed directly with the end client?. 7
  15. Could I avoid the legislation by setting up a company with a group of other contractors?. 7
  16. What should I be doing now?. 7
  17. Are changes in Contracts just a fix to get me out of IR35?. 7
  18. Is it still worth being a contractor?. 7
  19. If there is money left in my service company from work done before April 2000, will it be affected by the new rules?. 7