Who's the client?
Dave Chaplin, CEO of IR35 Shield, explains how to correctly identify the “client” under IR35 rules. Learn how engagement models affect tax liability, why accurate classification matters, and how to avoid risks by ensuring contracts reflect genuine service provision.
This webinar, "Who's the Client?", presented by IR35 Shield CEO Dave Chaplin, provides crucial clarity on navigating the Off-Payroll Working (OPW) rules, commonly known as IR35, by correctly identifying the "client" in the supply chain. The session meticulously outlines the different models of engagement – direct, agency, and consultancy – and explains how tax liability shifts depending on the structure.
Dave Chaplin emphasises that the "client" is the organisation receiving the contractor's services, regardless of how many intermediaries are in the supply chain. He dissects the nuances of agency vs. consultancy models, highlighting the critical distinction between supplying labour and providing genuine contracted-out services.
The webinar stresses the importance of relying on legal principles and well-drafted contracts over potentially misleading HMRC guidance. It exposes common pitfalls, such as agencies pretending to be consultancies or Statements of Work (SOWs) that describe labour supply rather than service delivery. Learn how to ensure that your contracts and working practices align with genuine "outside IR35" engagements. This session is vital for businesses and intermediaries seeking to confidently manage their IR35 obligations and mitigate substantial tax risks.
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