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In the dynamic world of contracting, IR35 remains as a formidable challenge with HMRC continuing to pursue IR35 enquiries in a draconian and blunt manner.  Individuals operating through their limited companies, accountants guiding these individuals, end clients, and other stakeholders in the contractual chain find themselves navigating the complex web of IR35 implications. It is imperative for all parties involved to have the right advisors by their side.

Comprehensive IR35 Guidance Services for Every Business

Whether you are a Director of a personal service company engaging with a ‘small’ business client, a ‘medium or large’ company determining IR35 compliance, or a labour supply business operating as the ‘Fee Payer’, we’ve got you covered.  Our suite of services is comprehensive, commercial and confident, including:

Expert Advice:

Our team comprises highly skilled and experienced legal advisers who not only provide advice but also represent clients in IR35 enquiries. Expect detailed, pragmatic, and robust advice that stands strong in the tribunal.

Precise Drafting:

Whether you require your contracts or Status Determination Statements reviewed or new ones drafted, our engagement ensures detailed, accurate and commercial drafting in line with relevant case law.

HMRC representation:

In the face of HMRC’s escalating enquiry actions, we stand committed to representing our clients robustly, keeping HMRC in check and on the correct legal path.

Tribunal representation:

When HMRC’s intransigence leads to a tribunal listing, our clients can rest assured that we won’t abandon them. Our consultants boast more successful IR35 Tribunal wins than any other team.

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Your Go-To IR35 Consultancy

By engaging Chartergates as your adviser you will be ensuring that you are strong in the face of a HMRC challenge and that you have the backing of the nation’s most successful representatives.  Rather than simplifying what many feel is an unfair tax, the rules just get more and more complicated.  As such, access to the best tried and tested advice is a must. 

Whether you require advice, drafting, HMRC enquiry or tribunal representation look no further than the team at Chartergates. We are expert advisers, providing services to small, medium and large companies on status determinations and all other aspects of IR35 compliance. What’s more, we don’t abandon our clients when things get contentious. That’s why we’re the go-to IR35 consultancy.

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Our specialist tax consultancy and representation services can be provided on a fixed-fee basis, an hourly rate, on a retained basis and in some circumstances on a contingency basis.  Call us today for a free no obligation consultation with our team about our services which include:

  • Advice and consultancy on all areas of tax
  • HMRC enquiry representation
  • Tax tribunal representation
  • Contract reviews and drafting
  • Paper reviews for ongoing disputes
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Frequently Asked Questions: IR35 Rules & Employment Status

What are IR35 rules and why do they matter?

IR35 rules determine whether a contractor operating through a limited company, typically a personal service company (PSC), should be treated as an employee for tax purposes. If caught by IR35, the contractor or another party in the supply chain, depending on the size of the end-client, may have to pay income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) as if they were directly employed. These rules aim to prevent disguised employment.
Since April 2021, in the private sector, where the end-client is classified as medium or large then they are prima facie liable for determining the employment status of limited company contractors in their supply chain. If the end-client can comply with complex status determination rules then the liability can pass down the supply chain, potentially all the way to the party that pays the limited company contractor, known as the fee payer. For supply chains where the end-client is classified as small, then the limited company contractor is responsible for correctly determining employment status.
A Status Determination Statement (SDS) is a formal document provided by the engaging end-client stating whether a contractor falls inside or outside the IR35 rules. It must include the reasons for the decision and must be shared with other parties in the supply chain. Failure by an end-client to issue a valid SDS will ensure that any tax liability sits with the end-client in most circumstances.
You can use HMRC’s CEST tool (Check Employment Status for Tax), which offers a digital way to determine employment status. However, its reliability is often questioned, especially when outcomes are inconclusive. For accurate and legally sound guidance, it’s best to consult experts like Chartergates.
In April 2021, the off-payroll working rules (IR35) were extended to the private sector. This made the end-client (unless they are classified as a small business) responsible for determining the contractor’s employment status, shifting liability from the contractor’s limited company to the end-client in the first instance.
Yes. If a contractor is determined to fall inside IR35, the deemed employer must pay Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs), as well as deduct tax and employee NICs from the contractor’s fee.
If your company qualifies as a small business under Companies Act 2006 criteria, you are exempt from making status determinations under the off-payroll working rules. In this case, the contractor remains responsible for their own IR35 compliance and tax obligations.
If a contract falls inside IR35, payroll working rules apply. This means that payments made to the contractor must be processed through PAYE, with all appropriate tax and national insurance deducted. In these circumstances, businesses should decide whether engaging with a limited company contractor and operating PAYE is the appropriate form of engagement.
Yes. If you are deemed the employer under IR35 rules, you may also be liable for the Apprenticeship Levy if your total annual payroll exceeds the levy threshold. This is in addition to employers NICs and other payroll responsibilities.
Absolutely. Chartergates provides comprehensive IR35 services, including reviewing contracts, issuing or challenging Status Determination Statements, and representing clients in HMRC enquiries or tribunal proceedings. Whether you’re a contractor, end client, or fee payer, we offer expert advice tailored to your role in the contractual chain.

Disclaimer: Chartergate Legal Services Ltd has drafted these FAQs to provide a general overview of the relevant law only.  These FAQs are not a substitute for professional advice that is specific to your circumstances and should not be relied upon as such.

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