IT Contracting.. opt in or out?

[n3il123]

Hi my contract is coming to an end (after 4 years!!) and have just started applying for new ones and a couple of the ad's have asked if I want to opt in or out... now I'm a little confused as to what this means exactly so haven't progressed these any further (don't want to commit to anything) so could anyone enlighten me to what this means?

Thanks as always in advance

[n3il123]

thanks for the replies.. here is the actual text for the question..

"The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003 (the Regulations) will apply to all services provided by ourselves, including fixed term contracts for the provision of technical services, unless you are a limited company contractor and exercise your right to opt out of the Regulations. Do you wish to opt out? * Yes No"

[n3il123]

I am working through my own limited, Vat registered etc

[n3il123]

UpTheIron said:

http://forums.contractoruk.com

Do a search first though, we're not so nice to newbies over there.

Opting In / Out is not related to IR35, although some will argue that Opting In could be a pointed to being caught by IR35, especially EA's who would likely prefer you Out rather than In.

http://www.contractoruk.com/news/001591.html

Thanks I have been a member of that forum for a couple of years... unfortunately the "opt in out" returns no records because the words are too short!!!!

[n3il123]

E36GUY said:

Ltd co contractor = Opt out & stay IR35safe.

Temp employee - opt in

Thanks makes sense!