Articles

IR35 Shield

The two main ways of contractors engaging directly with a hiring business are via their own limited company, or as a "sole trader". This article will help explain the similarities, and differences, between them.

IR35 Shield

Many businesses still default to “Inside IR35” or umbrella-only models, but this approach often increases cost, limits talent, and adds tax risk. A 2026 ContractorCalculator survey shows how contractors want to work, and how businesses can attract and retain them.

Dave Chaplin

HMRC has lost a hugely significant employment status tax cases; a decade-long dispute with Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). Here's what that means for your business.

IR35 Shield

In 2026, adapting to the market is no longer optional. The commercial landscape is shifting, and profits will follow the direction that balances risk and reward.

Dave Chaplin

Tribunal ruled regulatory controls alone don’t establish employment-type control in status disputes.

IR35 Shield

New 2026 tax regime introduces joint liability for umbrella companies, shifting PAYE risk up labour supply chains.

IR35 Shield

We explain the critical differences between “Outside IR35” and “Inside IR35”, as it affects how contractors are taxed and whether your business takes on additional tax responsibilities.

IR35 Shield

How the 2024 “Offsets Rule” transformed IR35 from a feared tax trap into a fair, predictable framework.

IR35 Shield

Find out how IR35 Shield closed another compliance check with no further action, by managing the process, presenting detailed evidence, and reassuring HMRC that compliance processes were sound.

IR35 Shield

IR35 requires organisations to manage status disagreements from workers. A clear and well-executed process is not just a requirement; it also demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to fairness and transparency.