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IR35 Shield

HMRC is actively investigating businesses to check IR35 rules are being followed correctly. Getting it wrong can be disastrous, so here’s how to prepare and protect your business.

IR35 Shield

When aiming for IR35 compliance, using the right tools and involving key personnel ensures your decisions are well-informed and consistent.

IR35 Shield

Accurate status determinations are the cornerstone of IR35, so it’s essential to understand and correctly apply the key employment status indicators when assessing your workers.

IR35 Shield

IR35's impact on medium and large businesses has only grown since the rules changed in April 2021. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant in 2025.

IR35 Shield

When HMRC checks IR35 compliance, they always consider the contractual agreements; clear and comprehensive contracts significantly improve a business's ability to defend itself.

IR35 Shield

Under IR35 / off-payroll working, if HMRC cannot recover unpaid taxes from parties in the labour supply chain, the liability may fall on your organisation. Ensuring that your supply chain operates PAYE properly is a critical step in reducing this risk.

IR35 Shield

Record-keeping is crucial under the off-payroll working rules (IR35). HMRC expects businesses to demonstrate robust processes, accurate determinations, and compliance with tax regulations.

IR35 Shield

A lack of understanding is putting hiring businesses, agencies and contractors at risk. Read our guide to learn the process of determining who should do what to make sure you don't fall foul of HMRC.

IR35 Shield

Ensure your IR35 compliance by following best practice, tightening process, helping to reduce your risk.

Dave Chaplin

How contractors can capitalise on the IR35 small companies exemption and build a valuable consultancy business.