UK contractor and IR35 guides
Plain-English IR35 and contractor tax guidance for UK freelancers and limited-company contractors.
Contracting
IR35 Explained: Off-Payroll Working Rules for Contractors
Inside or outside IR35 — who decides, what it costs, and the tests HMRC uses to judge whether you are genuinely self-employed.
26 May 20267 min read
Contracting
IR35 Status Determination Statement: What It Must Include
What a Status Determination Statement is, who must issue one, what it must contain, and how contractors can challenge one they disagree with.
3 October 20266 min read
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The Small Company Exemption from IR35: Does Your Client Qualify?
When a client counts as a 'small company', IR35 status decisions shift back to the contractor. Here is the test that decides small-company status.
7 October 20266 min read
Contracting
Umbrella Company vs Limited Company: Which Is Better for Contractors?
Inside IR35, outside IR35, short contracts, long contracts — how umbrella and limited company routes actually compare, and the red flags to avoid.
4 November 20267 min read