Contract reviews: What do they look like?
Dave Chaplin, CEO of IR35 Shield, explains how to stay compliant with off-payroll rules by examining contract reviews. Learn how to minimise tax risk, avoid penalties, and protect your business with robust contracts, strong evidence, and practical insights from real IR35 tribunal experience.
Navigating the Off-Payroll Working (OPW) rules, commonly known as IR35, presents significant challenges for businesses, particularly regarding Status Determination Statements (SDSs). This webinar, led by IR35 Shield CEO Dave Chaplin, provides essential guidance on avoiding non-compliance and understanding the nuances of OPW legislation. You'll gain clarity on the legislation's history, from its 2017 public sector implementation to its 2021 private sector extension, and learn how to correctly identify the "client," "fee-payer," and "intermediary" in your contractual chains.
A key focus is on the critical importance of SDSs and the potential for a £5,000 penalty for non-compliance, alongside the significant tax liabilities that can arise from incorrect determinations. Discover how to create "defendable determinations" by ensuring robust contracts, gathering strong evidence, and avoiding the pitfalls of "unsafe determinations" that lead to costly HMRC investigations and tribunal appeals. Dave Chaplin, leveraging his deep expertise from numerous IR35 tribunals, provides practical advice on minimising tax risk and safeguarding your business. Learn best practices for IR35 compliance, including regular status checks, thorough documentation, and the strategic gathering of evidence to protect your organisation from HMRC scrutiny.
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