It normal for people to want to fit in when starting at a new company.
You want to be part of the team feel you below at the company but in the eyes of HMRC contractors
aren't able to do this.
While many judges consider part and parcel to be a ridiculous measure of employment status,
it important to avoid looking like a employee.
It can be very hard to distinguish the difference between contractor and a permanent employee
and the conveniences that companies offer to make you feel at home could be the very
things that bring you to the attention of HMRC inspectors.
Some things to avoid when contracting
Don't use transport provided by the company or carpool with employees
Don't accept the free lunch thats on offer or use the company canteen
Don't accept your christmas party invitation Make sure you sign in everyday instead of
using a pass Only use your own business card not the company
ones Make sure you aren't a first aider or fire
warden
In the next video I'll be talking about provision of equipment
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