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Contracted-Out Services Review:

Ensuring Supply Chain Compliance with IR35

Our Contracted-Out Services Review is designed to provide clarity for all parties, helping to establish exactly where the IR35 responsibility sits in your supply chain and mitigate risks for both consultancies and engagers involved in service outsourcing, all assisting towards the obligation to take ‘reasonable care’.

At Bauer & Cottrell, we recognise the complexity of contracted-out services when it comes to the off-payroll working rules.  Where contractors are involved, such arrangements have significant impact on where the IR35 / off-payroll working responsibility sits within a supply chain.  

For public sector and medium/large private sector engagers seeking to procure services in this manner, it is critical that the chain of contracts and working practices fully support that of genuine contracted-out services in order for their organisation to be absolved of any IR35 responsibilities.

Supply chain with off-payroll workers

What's covered in our Contracted-Out Services Review?

Review of Contracts

We thoroughly review all documents, from tenders and proposals, to the chain of agreements between client, supplier and contractor.

Review of Working Practices

We assess the reality of the actual working relationships and practices, to identify any gaps or non-alignment with the written contracts.

Written Report

We provide a comprehensive report setting out our findings, risks and clear recommendations, enabling you to take appropriate action.

Contract Changes

We can recommend and facilitate contract amendments where appropriate, including providing templates.

Why B&C? We make it easy

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Benefits:
  • Clearly identifies responsibilities and obligations: ensuring that every party in the chain understands their roles and obligations under the Off-Payroll rules, eliminating confusion and potential disputes, and ensuring everyone is on the same page.                 
  • Prevents IR35 related project disruptions and secures contractor workforce: by proactively identifying and addressing the position at the outset, the risk of IR35 status related disputes being raised midway through the contract is mitigated, instilling confidence and a more secure workforce. 
  • Demonstrates reasonable care: vital for ensuring full IR35 compliance.
  • Equips you for HMRC audits: our comprehensive review leaves all parties better prepared to handle any potential HMRC Ir35 audit, reducing the risk of costly investigations and penalties. 

We have already helped countless organisations establish their responsibilities within even the most complex contractual chains.  Leave your IR35 due diligence in our capable hands – expertise you can trust.

Read more about our history and what makes us stand out from the rest. 

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