IR35 in the private sector: draft legislation announced
Contractors’ questions on the new ‘off payroll’ working reforms are beginning to be answered, as the government announces draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2019-2020. IR35 in the private sector, as it is commonly referred to, is due to [...]
Private sector IR35 reform – what it means for contractors
When the reform to the Intermediaries Legislation (also referred to as IR35) was introduced to the public sector in April 2017, many in the industry speculated it wouldn’t be long until it was extended to the private sector. Well, they [...]
Latest legislation affecting contractors
Contracting can be one of the most rewarding ways to work – it gives you greater flexibility over who you work for and when you work. It can also provide the opportunity to work on some truly awesome projects. Yet, [...]
Don’t get caught out by IR35 in 2018
Upon deciding to become an independent contractor, one of the first things you should acquaint yourself with is the Intermediaries Legislation or IR35 as it is commonly referred to. IR35 is a complex piece of legislation. To help you from [...]
IR35 Advice for Contractors
If you are already a contractor or are planning on becoming one soon, as well as understanding the UK tax system, you must also acquaint yourself with IR35, or the ‘Intermediaries’ Legislation’, or ‘off-payroll working’ as it is sometimes referred [...]
The History of IR35
If you’re a contractor or thinking about becoming one you’ve more than likely come across the term IR35. This piece of legislation has evolved somewhat over the past decade and it is crucial to understand how it impacts or potentially [...]
Are you contracting in the public sector?
As you may have read in our Autumn Statement commentary, changes in April 2017 will mean that contractors working in the public sector will no longer have a say in their IR35 status. Instead the responsibility to determine IR35 status [...]