The Small Consultancies Guide to IR35 - 3 essential steps to maximise value
How contractors can grow a small consultancy and adhere to IR35 compliance to maximise the sale value.
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When HMRC challenge your compliance, our expert team will take care of it
An IR35 or off-payroll investigation by HMRC can be costly and damaging to the reputation of your business. Get protected by our specialist defence team and £200k defence costs cover.
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“I could not believe it was dealt with that quickly. I was pleased we chose a compliance-led solution all those years ago. The service cost is nothing compared to the peace of mind it's given us.”
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Worry-free protection for your business and your team
HMRC can open a compliance check at any time. Whilst you may think you are complying with the IR35 rules, HMRC investigations are still stressful, time-consuming and expensive to handle.
Don't let it escalate to a tax tribunal. Shut it down early with our Tax Investigation Service.
Are you ready for an IR35 compliance check by HMRC?
Specialist defence team
Have the comfort of being defended by a specialist team of leading IR35 experts who have extensive IR35 tribunal experience.
Communications with HMRC
Our experts will handle this so you can continue to concentrate on your business.
£200k of defence cover
Up to £200k of defence cover. Covers legal fees, costs and other expenses incurred for defending an investigation and appeal to a tax tribunal.
Get a definitive result every time with our IR35 status tools
We lead the way with technology, introducing the first IR35 status tool in 2009. Our technological innovations make its level of detail unparalleled, and you can trust our tool to accurately determine IR35 status each and every time. We ensure our tools are always up to date by attending all the tribunals and following the latest IR35 cases.
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Don't just take it from us, listen to some of the reasons our partners recommend IR35 Shield.
“IR35 Shield saves us time, and its robustness leaves us comfortable in the knowledge that our workers have been assessed properly.”
Debbie Chinn
HR Advisor - PGA
“IR35 Shield ensures our assessment process is robust and compliant. The added benefit of Monitoring gives us peace of mind that potential tax risks arising during contracts are easily identified and resolved.”
Drew Horrocks
Head of UK TA Operations - Petrofac
“The assessment being weighted fairly across all factors gives us the confidence to reassure our clients that the outcome is correct.”
Katherine Miller
Head of Legal and Audit - La Fosse
We know the details so you don't have to
We keep our finger on the pulse of IR35. You can trust our advice and guidance is always up to date.
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