IR35 Help Centre

Find answers to frequently asked questions and solutions to common issues.

FAQ Topics

IR35 and Exemptions

Does IR35 apply to overseas contracts? Explaining the overseas exemptions
Are sole traders exempt from IR35?
As a small company, should you assess your contractors IR35 status?

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IR35 and HMRC

What is the HMRC Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool?
What is an IR35 compliance check?
Do you have to use the HMRC CEST tool to check IR35 status?

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IR35 for hirers and UK businesses

What steps can a business take to reduce the risk of IR35 non-compliance?
What evidence do businesses need to prove IR35 status?
How to implement IR35 in your business?

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IR35 and Compliance

Can I buy an IR35 contract template?
What are the key differences between being a "deemed employee" or a genuine contractor for IR35 purposes?
Can contractors get a contract reviewed?

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IR35 and Limited Company Contractors

What IR35 services can IR35 Shield offer me as a limited company contractor?
If IR35 applies, what taxes do contractors have to pay?
What evidence do contractors need to prove outside IR35 status?

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What is IR35? IR35 Explained

Will IR35 apply to all contractors?
What is a PSC?
Does IR35 apply to sole traders?

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