IR35 Shield
IR35 Shield

IR35 Shield

IR35 Compliance Experts

IR35 Shield is the cloud-driven industry leading IR35 compliance standard for business and individual contractors.

About IR35 Shield

IR35 Shield is a collective of in-house tax, legal, and compliance specialists, dedicated to navigating the complexities of IR35 and Off-payroll. Drawing on decades of combined expertise in IR35 legislation and Tax Tribunal precedents, the team provides authoritative, data-driven insights to help businesses, agencies, and contractors mitigate tax risk and maintain robust IR35 compliance.

As the pioneers of automated status assessment technology, the IR35 Shield team remains at the forefront of the industry. From interpreting HMRC guidance to defending complex enquiries, our multi-disciplinary approach ensures that every piece of content is technically rigorous and practically focused. IR35 Shield is a trusted voice in the freelance sector, delivering the clarity and certainty required to manage a flexible workforce safely in an evolving legislative landscape.

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What IR35 Shield does

Status Assessments |Contracts |Audits |Training |Defence

Our unique blend

Enterprise Software Development Team

Our unique combination of expertise in building enterprise software, and experience at the cutting-edge of employment status case law, means IR35 Shield is the perfect solution to help keep your business, and its contingent workforce, fully compliant with IR35 - reducing the risk of investigation and tax liabilities as a result.

over 200,000 assessments

Using our assessment technology

over 20 years

Over 20 years’ experience at the cutting-edge of IR35

since 2009

Built in 2009 and expertly refined to align with current IR35 case law