Hello, I have recently set up as a part-time bookkeeper (have my practising certificate and PII). I have 1 client/couple of companies at the moment and have been offered a couple of days work a week from a local accountants. How do I set up a contract with them that avoids IR35 implications? I am unsure how long they will need to use my services, and could envisage that any work may tail off in August say. What do other freelance bookkeepers do to get around the IR35 problem? Any guidance is appreciated!
- How are you getting paid? ie do you have financial risk? - Can you send someone else from your business to do the work? - Can you do the work at your place, using your tools? - Can you dictate the hours/time when the work is done?
Obviously having your own PC and PII helps (an employee wouldn't have that)
Knowing the industry, I don't think there should be a problem, and would have thought that the accountants would be able to help.
Are you an ICB member, if so on their website on the members section they have a draft copy for an engagement letter which you can then adapt for yourself. This is what I have done whenever I aquire new clients.
