If you’re thinking of starting out contracting, one of the most crucial things to put in place is actual contracts. Without a water-tight contract you could be putting an awful lot at risk. You put yourself in a dangerous position should your client not decide to pay, and you could stray into the muddy waters of IR35.
We’ve partnered with contracting experts QDos Consulting to provide some sample contracts you can use as a template for any contracting work you undertake. They include provisions to ensure payment, to ensure your client can accommodate any requirements you have to complete your work, and make it clear that this is not a contract of employment – meaning you’ll avoid an unwarranted attention from HMRC on IR35 grounds.
Download the sample contracts below (all in .doc formats) -
Contractor to Client Sample Contract
Contractor to Agency Sample Contract
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