IR35 Contract & Working Practices Review
Trusted for over 20 years by thousands of contractors, our IR35 contract review which also considers the working practices, is the most comprehensive available.
Did you know, an independent IR35 contract review is excellent evidence in demonstrating you’ve taken ‘reasonable care’, therefore mitigating penalties in the event of an HMRC investigation?
Whether you need assurance that your client has accurately assessed your IR35 status under the off-payroll rules and are not exposed to any contractual tax liabilities, or you’re contracting with an exempt client, making you responsible and liable for your own IR35 status, our IR35 contract review service has you fully protected.
Get complete peace of mind with our IR35 contract & working practices review
What's covered in our IR35 Contract Review?
IR35 must be considered for each and every engagement you undertake. Our IR35 contract review service is designed to provide comprehensive coverage for all your IR35 due diligence.
Review of contracts
We will review all of your contractual documents, including terms, schedules, policies and opt out agreements.
Working practices
We will thoroughly review your day-to-day working arrangements and your business features.
Review of SDS
Where applicable, we will review your client's Status Determination Statement to ensure it is accurate and made with reasonable care.
Contract amendments
Where appropriate, we will negotiate amendments to your written terms with your client or agency.
Commercials
In addition to IR35 factors, we can provide feedback and negotiation on issues such as notice periods, payment terms and restrictive covenants.
Written report
On conclusion of the review, you will receive a written summary report with an outside or inside IR35 opinion.
Quick turnaround
We provide initial feedback within a maximum of 5 working days, and can accommodate urgent reviews at no extra cost.
My agency says my contract is “IR35 friendly”, do I still need a review?
Be very careful with this statement! Firstly, a recruitment consultant’s view of what an ‘IR35 friendly’ contract looks like quite often differs to ours. Secondly, and most importantly, your IR35 status will ultimately be decided on the reality of your working practices with the client despite what the agency contract says (agencies will typically provide boiler-plate terms that can have no correlation to your working arrangements). This is why an IR35 contract review that does not consider the written contract in isolation is of no benefit, and our reviews cover comprehensive consideration of all aspects.
Read more on what IR35 compliant contracts should look like here.
My contract is under the new IR35 (off-payroll) rules applicable to public sector and medium/large private sector engagers, so my client is responsible for deciding my status. Can I still benefit from an IR35 contract review?
Absolutely! Our review will ensure that the correct party has accurately assessed your status and provided all of the required documentation, ensure that your contract fully supports your determination and we will advise you if your terms expose you to any contractual tax and NI risk through indemnity clauses.
It is also possible for the client to change their determination at any time during the currency of your contract. An independent review at the outset will better equip you to deal with this situation.
Read our guide on what you should always check with any client IR35 determinations.
Why don’t you provide IR35 insurance?
For the simple reason we have never needed to! IR35 insurance typically covers financial liabilities related to IR35 investigations and tax disputes. However, our approach is to proactively prevent such issues through robust and accurate assessments and compliance strategies, thereby minimising the risks that IR35 insurance would typically cover. We have won every case we have defended without ever reaching tribunal stage.
IR35 insurance is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We prefer to work closely with each client to understand their unique circumstances and provide tailored recommendations that address their specific compliance needs, and by not offering IR35 insurance, we avoid potential conflicts of interest and maintain the integrity of our assessments and advice.
Why B&C?
With our support, you can work confidently, knowing that you are well-prepared to handle any IR35-related challenges that come your way.
- We are one of the UK’s leading and most reputable IR35 specialists, with over 20 years of hands-on experience working with the IR35 / Off-Payroll Working legislation. During this time we have assisted thousands of contractors in successfully managing their IR35 compliance.
- Our reviews are all undertaken personally by real & proven IR35 experts. We don’t use tools or automation and most of our consultants are ex-HMRC compliance staff, all with an in-depth understanding of up-to-date IR35 case law.
- We have an unprecedented track record of winning 100% of the hundreds of HMRC investigations we have defended.
- We pride ourselves in our unrivalled contract negotiation skills – we have long-standing and great working relationships with many large agencies and engagers, and an impressive success rate at agreeing contract changes.
- We genuinely care about your situation and are committed to helping you achieve the strongest position possible to demonstrate ‘reasonable care’, as required by the IR35 legislation.
Read more about our history and what makes us stand out from the rest.
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