Umbrella vs invoicing for short consulting trial

Marcon

tag_fur_long said:

Thanks all, this has been super helpful. Any further insights welcome!

This is likely to be very helpful reading: https://www.litrg.org.uk/working/umbrella-company-workers

MyRealNameToo

monkey-fingers said:

tag_fur_long said:

@monkey-fingers, thanks v much for your reply. While it's nuanced, I believe (and the checker comes to the same conclusion) that I'm inside IR35 with my current engagements. 

I still find it intriguing that you can work for multiple clients, but be inside.

Why? People can have 2-3 employee jobs at the same time, it's no different. 

Being an independent business is much more about taking on financial risk, deciding how things are done, providing the tools of the trade at no direct cost to the client etc than if you happen to have a few part time jobs or one full time job. 

There are plenty of BAU roles that simply can't be outside IR35 as you have to use their tools, work their hours, do things their way even if you are only part time so can fit another role around it. 

If you are inside IR35 or the company simply only uses contractors via an accredited umbrella then you rarely have any choice in the matter.