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Understand, and explain to your clients, why hiring Outside IR35 is safer than ever.
Wondering how upcoming changes might affect you and your clients? Our guide for Agencies explains how recent changes to the rules mean that hiring Outside IR35 can be the lowest risk option.
What’s inside the guide?
- Key facts to help you explain the low risk of Outside IR35.
- Simple explanations of recent changes to the rules.
- A breakdown of hiring options after 2026.
- Insights into how an HMRC compliance check works.
- What to do if your clients insist on Inside IR35.

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Why this agency guide is essential
The risk posed by changes to IR35 in 2021 has been significantly lowered, but many clients still don't trust hiring Outside IR35 - even when it gives them access to better, cheaper talent. This guide will help you explain the changes, and assist your clients in choosing the solution that's best for them.
How this guide can help you
A recruitment agency can often be their clients' advisors on IR35. Arming yourself with up-to-date information can help you and your client hire compliantly, and gain an edge over your competitors.
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