IR35 and Off-Payroll Rules

The one-year delay to the private sector off-payroll rollout means that contractors and clients have an extra year to ensure they are compliant. But the industry is being warned to use this extra time wisely.

The controversial off-payroll (IR35) changes, which were due to go ahead on 6th April 2020 have been deferred until April 2021, due to the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 emergency.

From April 2020 onwards, new 'off-payroll' rules will be applied to private sector contractors. Here we explain what the new rules mean, and how you can prepare in advance of the implementation date.

The Dragonfly case shows why your contracts need to mirror your working practices. How to assess your IR35 status and mitigate risk.

The stand-out announcement from the October 2018 Budget was the extension of 'off payroll' rules to most private sector businesses from April 2020 onwards. So, what does this mean for contractors?

The Government has published a consultation document which may eventually lead to the extension of the April 2017 public sector IR35 rules to all private sector contractors.

From April 2017, new rules came into force which mean that the responsibility for operating IR35 now lies in the hands of clients rather than contractors themselves. Currently the new legislation applies only to public sector contracts.

We look at a new product aimed at public sector contractors who have to prove their IR35 status following the implementation of new 'off payroll' rules.

A document confirming the true working arrangement between contractor and client is an important tool in demonstrating self employment. Includes free template download.