Using an Umbrella Company and having a Personal Website.

[Sussex]

Hi, I'm an IT contractor currently in contract using an Umbrella Company. Is it ok to have a personal Website advertising ones skills and services whilst in contract or is it not advisable?

Cheers for any advice

[Sussex]

Thanks for the reply

[Sussex]

Thanks for the replies

I'm currently using Parasol but I maybe becoming a Limited later in the year if the tax benifits are worth it?

Not receiving any retention.

If your working using an Umbrella company is having a website advertising your services ok for taxation ie.IR35?

Edited by Sussex on Sunday 10th February 01:17

Edited by Sussex on Sunday 10th February 01:18

[Sussex]

Eric Mc said:

If you obtained work through this website - through what type of vehicle would you want to be paid -

a sole tradership?

your own limited company?

There is nothing particularly complex about IR35 and the principles it is based on. These principles predate IR35 by over 100 years.
Essentially, the Revenue want you to be able to prove to them that you are genuinely running a business as opposed to using a limited company to hide the fact that you should really be paid as an employee.

One of the hallmarks of a business is that it advertises its presence and the services it provides. Therefore, I would suggest that having a website which advertises your availiblity and your services would be a good argument that you were in business on your own account.

I obtained my current contract from applying for a role advertised on the web. The role was being offered by an Agency and I am currently get paid through an Umbrella company.