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Does IR35 apply to freelancers?

As a freelancer, you’ve probably heard about the IR35 reforms. Some freelancer platforms have been spotted using the new legislation…

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Should I get my contract reviewed for IR35 compliance?

Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…

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Should you work under a Statement of Work?

It’s likely that, as a contractor, you’ve not heard of a Statement of Work (SoW) before and there’s not really…

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Yet another IR35 defeat for HMRC

Contractor Stuart Barnes (former professional rugby player and now rugby commentator) wins his IR35 case against HMRC. Mr Barnes was…

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Why is it important to remain IR35 compliant?

With Rishi Sunak now appointed as PM, and Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor, they will no doubt continue their program of…

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IR35 Reform Repeal: Your Questions Answered

The IR35 reform repeal has caused quite a stir, and if you’re sitting there wondering what exactly it means for…

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How to get involved in your IR35 status process

Earlier this year, Kingsbridge undertook a survey of contractors, recruiters and end clients to examine the contracting landscape one year…

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Off-payroll rules and the hidden tax risk to contractors

The introduction of the off-payroll rules in 2017 for the public sector and 2021 for the private sector, shifted the…

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What to look for in an IR35 status tool in 2022

We’re now more than a month into the new tax year, and more than a month since the ‘soft-landing’ to…

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Contractors’ questions about the IR35 reform

Recently, Kingsbridge’s IR35 experts Ryan Dawson and Matt Tyler hosted the ‘IR35 – One Year On’ webinar to mark a…

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How to appeal an SDS decision on your IR35 status

In Kingsbridge’s recent contractor survey, an enormous 90% of contractors that had appealed an IR35 status, told us that they…

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IR35 in 2022: what every contractor needs to know

IR35, officially referred to as the “off-payroll working” rules have been making life more complicated for contractors, recruiters and their…

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IR35 soft landing is nearly over: what should contractors do?

In recent months, two reports into the implementation of the IR35 tax reforms have been released: IFF HMRC Research Report…

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The importance of renewing your IR35 insurance policy

IR35 insurance and Legal Expenses has become a regular part of business insurance for many contractors since the introduction of…

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IR35: What does HMRC mean by a disguised employee?

If you’re new to contracting, or have been taking a bit of a break, you may not be up to…