IMPORTANT NEWS

Umbrella Company Regulation Coming

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Autumn Budget 2025 set to address IR35 complexities for contractors

With the Off‑Payroll Working (IR35) Rules still firmly in place, the upcoming Budget could bring new measures on status determination, umbrella-company reforms and the higher small-company thresholds.

Small company threshold changes take effect but relief may be delayed for many

From 6 April 2025 the “small company” criteria under the IR35 rules rise (turnover to £15 m and balance sheet to £7.5 m) but benefits for some contractors might not materialise until 2026/27 or later.

Labour Government confirms no immediate repeal of IR35 reform

Rachel Reeves and the Treasury have ruled out scrapping the IR35 regime for now — signalling that contractors and hirers should plan around the existing rules rather than expect wholesale change.
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Guidance On Inside IR35

Inside IR35 doesn't mean the end of contracting.

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How to Stay Outside IR35

Stay in control of your contracting career with simple, jargon-free IR35 support.

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IR35 Compliance and Risk Management

Protect your contracting income with the right compliance steps.

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Day rate adjustments for IR35

Understand how IR35 impacts your take-home pay and how to adjust your day rate correctly.
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Nature's Symphony

Tax planning under IR35

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Faces of Humanity

IR35 Insurance, is it worth it?

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Sands of Time

Preparing for an IR35 audit

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Beyond Boundaries

Can you claim expenses?

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IR35 What It Is and Why You Can’t Ignore It

IR35 is a UK tax law that determines how contractors pay their taxes. It affects freelancers, businesses and agencies alike. Getting your IR35 status wrong can land you with an unexpected tax bill from HMRC so you need to understand where you stand.


HMRC introduced IR35 back in 2000 to tackle disguised employment. That's when someone works like an employee but uses a limited company to pay less tax. Things changed significantly in 2017 for public sector contracts and again in 2021 for private sector work. Now your client often decides your status not you which makes getting it right more important than ever.


The money at stake is serious. If you're inside IR35 you'll pay income tax and National Insurance just like an employee which can seriously dent your take home pay. Working outside IR35 gives you more control over your tax but you need the right contracts and working practices to back it up. Get it wrong and HMRC might investigate demand back taxes or hit you with penalties.


This matters whether you're a contractor trying to maximise your income or a business hiring contractors. Your IR35 status affects everything from day to day finances to long term planning. Regular checks on your status and getting proper advice when you need it will keep you out of trouble and on the right side of the tax rules.


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IR35 RULES

IR35 Knowledge Hub

Simple, reliable IR35 guidance for contractors. Understand your status, reduce risk and navigate IR35 confidently.

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Quick guidance on building contracts that support an outside-IR35 position.

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Find out which expenses you can claim inside or outside IR35.

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A simple overview of IR35 and how it affects contractors.

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Preparing for an IR35 audit

Simple steps to get your documents and working practices audit-ready.

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See when the IR35 small company exemption applies and who qualifies.

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Understand how PAYE works when a role is deemed inside IR35.

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IR35 RULES

IR35 Knowledge Hub

Clear, reliable guidance to help contractors understand and navigate IR35 rules.

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Inside or outside? IR35 status tests

The three key tests HMRC uses to assess IR35 status.

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Learn why working practices trump contract terms.

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Understand the agency's role, and how recruitment chains affect your IR35 position.

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When switching from your limited company makes sense.

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Sector-Specific IR35: IT, healthcare & more.

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Common misconceptions about working through your own limited company.