27/05/2026
If your business hires contractors, there's a good chance IR35 is your responsibility, not theirs.
Since April 2021, medium and large businesses in the private sector have been required to assess the employment status of contractors working through personal service companies.
Get it wrong, and HMRC can hold your business liable for the unpaid tax and National Insurance.
Status comes down to things like the expectation of ongoing work, whether substitution is allowed, and whether the contractor bears any financial risk. Every contractor is different, and every assessment needs to be documented.
If you're not sure whether your current contractor arrangements are compliant - or you're scaling up and about to take on IR35 obligations for the first time - now's the time to seek advice.
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