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Discover our free IR35 guides and resources

Whether you need the full IR35 Help guide, a breakdown of the IR35 rules, or simply want IR35 explained in plain English, our free resources are designed to answer your questions, support your processes and implement best practices.

Understand IR35 & off-payroll with clear, practical resources

Not sure what IR35 means for your role or your business? Each guide demystifies the key points of IR35 legislation, walks you through the IR35 process, and helps you identify the steps needed for compliance. You’ll also find tools like our IR35 Compliance Checklist and our easy-to-follow IR35 Glossary — perfect for cutting through the jargon and understanding your responsibilities with confidence.

The 6-Step process

How to ensure your business is doing it right.

The 6-Step process

10 IR35 faqs you need to know

Clear, expert-backed answers to common questions—understand the basics and discover how IR35 might apply to your business.

10 IR35 faqs you need to know

IR35 quick reference guide

A quick reference for understanding and managing IR35 compliance.

IR35 quick reference guide

10 simple IR35 and off-payroll facts

Understand the basics and protect your business from compliance risks.

10 simple IR35 and off-payroll facts

IR35 & off-payroll glossary

Cut through the jargon and confusion with straightforward explanations of every IR35 term you need to know.

IR35 & off-payroll glossary

Prepare for an HMRC compliance check

What to expect and how to prepare. Our expert-led guide helps you reduce uncertainty, understand the process, and lower your risk.

Prepare for an HMRC compliance check

Complete IR35 help guide

The complete set of expert-written IR35 answers in one convenient, downloadable document.

Complete IR35 help guide

IR35 & off-payroll explained book

Ensure engagements stay IR35 compliant. Essential guidance to help retain and attract critical contracting talent.

IR35 & off-payroll explained book

CEST IR35 result checker

HMRC's Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool could be putting businesses at risk. Use our simple checker tool to find out if you're affected.

CEST IR35 result checker

Agency guide to hiring outside IR35

Understand, and explain to your clients, why hiring Outside IR35 is safer than ever.

Agency guide to hiring outside IR35