Bauer & Cottrell:
Your IR35 Compliance Partner
The peace of mind of having assistance and solutions available at your fingertips
At Bauer & Cottrell, we understand the complexities and challenges that the IR35 legislation can bring to engagers, agencies and accountancy providers dealing with limited company contractors. That’s why we’ve designed our exclusive IR35 Compliance Partnership Service, a solution tailored to meet your specific needs in navigating the complex world of IR35 and Off-Payroll compliance.
If you’re uncertain about your up-to-date knowledge of IR35 and the Off-Payroll Working rules, case law, or the adequacy of your current compliance processes, appointing Bauer & Cottrell as your IR35 Compliance Partner can provide crucial support.
With our service, you not only substantially support your ‘reasonable care’ obligations but can also gain a competitive edge, avoid costly fines, maintain client trust, and have confidence in your operations. It’s an investment that pays off in peace of mind, financial savings, and enhanced reputation.
If you share our principles, join the ranks of those who have made the wise choice with Bauer & Cottrell.
£1,500 + VAT for 12 months
What's comes with IR35 Compliance Partnership?
Our service is tailored to provide you with all the resources and expert help you need, when you need it, and how you need it.
IR35 Status Helpline
We know that sometimes, you just need a quick answer or confirmation. With our helpline, you and your contractors have direct and priority access to our team of proven status experts. Whether it's clarifying a doubt or seeking guidance, a call to us is all it takes.
Exclusive Discounts
On all of our IR35 and Off-Payroll services, including our IR35 status assessment packages, IR35 training, contracted-out service supply chain reviews, HMRC audit assistance and much more. These substantial savings make compliance more affordable for your business.
IR35 Compliance Partner Stamp
Promote your commitment to robust IR35 compliance to your contractors, clients and suppliers by using our Partnership stamp on your company promotional material and websites.
Regular news and updates
We will keep you fully up to date with all things IR35, including news stories, potential changes and related developments.
Template Documentation
Access to templates designed to streamline your IR35 compliance, including Status Determination Statements, contracts, and compliance checklists, our ready-to-use documents help ensure consistency and accuracy in your paperwork.
Tailored Support
We understand every business is unique. Our Partnership service is tailored to your specific needs regardless of where you sit in the contractual chain. Whether you prefer us to handle only your complex cases, or require support in all IR35 matters, we've got you covered.
Who can benefit with Bauer & Cottrell as an IR35 Compliance Partner?
Engagers, Clients and
Consultancies
As an engager of contractors, your responsibilities under the IR35 off-payroll working rules are substantial, along with the requirement to exercise ‘reasonable care’. Becoming a Bauer & Cottrell Associate Member simplifies this burden by offering you expert guidance, tailored support, and peace of mind. We’re here to ensure that you remain compliant without the headache.
Agencies
Recruitment agencies often find themselves in the middle of IR35 complexities and are burdened with ‘fee payer’ responsibility and associated tax and NIC liabilities. With our service, you can confidently guide both your contractors and clients, ensuring seamless and compliant engagements, all while strengthening your reputation as a trusted supplier.
Contractor Accountancies
For accountancy firms, our IR35 Compliance Partnership Service offers a lifeline to ensure your clients remain compliant with the ever-evolving IR35 rules. It’s about being proactive, staying ahead of the curve, providing invaluable insights and value-added services to your clients.
Why choose B&C? We make it easy
With our support, you can work confidently, knowing that you are well-prepared to handle any IR35-related challenges that come your way.
- Proven experts: we are one of the UK’s leading and most reputable IR35 specialists, our experts having over 20 years of hands-on experience working with the IR35 / Off-Payroll legislation. During this time we have assisted thousands of contractors and businesses successfully manage their IR35 compliance.
- Most of our technical consultants are ex-HMRC compliance staff all with an in-depth knowledge of up-to-date IR35 case law.
- 100% of cases won: we have an unprecedented record of winning 100% of the hundreds of IR35 investigation cases we have defended.
- Independent & impartial: which helps ensure objectivity, fairness and accuracy, ultimately benefitting both you and your contractors.
- Reliable & integral: our long-standing excellent reputation and proven professionalism, expertise and integrity means we have never had to back our services with IR35 insurance.
- We care: we genuinely care about your the success of your business and with our support, you can work confidently, knowing you are well-prepared to handle any IR35-related challenges that come your way.
Read more about our history and what makes us stand out from the rest.
What our clients say...
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"I have always been extremely happy with the service you provide both on a professional level and a personal level, so wanted to say a genuine thank you for reviewing all my contracts over the years and all the additional advice you have provided."
Jeremy Fletcher Black Diamond Consulting LtdRead more -
“I engaged Charlie to assess my contract prior to starting at a new client. Charlie was fantastic throughout the process. She demonstrated deep understanding of the relevant legislation and always responded promptly and professionally. As an independent expert her advice and opinion were well received by the end client, who provided an outside status determination. With Charlies input, the end client could demonstrate reasonable care had been taken – a win-win for both parties! I cannot recommend Charlie highly enough."
Tony Ward Statcore LtdRead more -
“I’ve used Bauer & Cottrell for several years and wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone that I work with. They’ve successfully negotiated a whole range of adverse and risky terms out of contracts on my behalf, far more effectively than I could’ve by dealing with the relevant agents myself, and taught me more about the practical side of successfully engaging with clients (outside) of IR35 than any other source of information. Their Contractor Guardian Plus service provides me with the complete peace of mind that I don’t believe is otherwise readily achievable within the means of an independent contractor.”
Adam Williamson Network Guy Consultancy LtdRead more -
“Thank you so much for your really prompt, efficient and calm approach in negotiating changes to the proposed contract with my client, to ensure it correctly reflected working practices. You made the whole process seem so straightforward and Bauer and Cottrell’s reputation provides well deserved reassurance that it’s been done properly.”
Stephen Penfold MTwenty International LtdRead more -
“The Bauer & Cottrell IR35 Review Package I receive through my accountant has been extremely good value and most importantly how/why the review is done; so it is done correctly, thoroughly and the determination is accurate, in line with current legislation. I have been continually recommending Bauer and Cottrell/this approach to my peers. Even now, where the client is responsible for making the determination, Bauer and Cottrell review all the paperwork and examine the actual working practices, to ensure this has been done correctly. Additionally, when checking the supporting paperwork, Bauer and Cottrell have ensured this accurately reflects the determination and actual working practices. With your help we have the right outcome done properly, which for a recent review, the client very much appreciates being able to retain me for a time sensitive/important project and we know that we are compliant. IR35 determination is complex and often misunderstood. Bauer & Cottrell’s expertise and experience ensure a correctly determined outcome.”
Peter IT Contractor, bankingRead more -
“As someone new to contracting and the complexities of the IR35 regulations, I engaged Bauer & Cottrell Ltd to advise me on an agency contract. Throughout the entire engagement their friendly and professional team were a joy to work with. Their specialist consultant (Charlie) was extremely knowledgeable, responding swiftly to all my questions, and quickly negotiated a compliant contract with the agency on my behalf. I’ve since engaged them again for a subsequent contract and experienced the same fantastic and timely service. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others in a similar position.”
Ben Moss Kaizen Path Consulting LtdRead more -
“I had to consult with Bauer & Cottrell regarding the IR35 status of one of my contracts, and the service they provided was immaculate, with super fast responses, and full support, including assessment, contract templates, and many revisions until the contract was as watertight as it gets. To top it all, the service was pleasantly friendly. I would highly recommend them for anything IR35 related.”
Haitham Seelawi Eva-Ayla Seelawi ML LtdRead more -
You have all been a pleasure to deal with, and extremely helpful and I look forward to dealing with your company again in the future.” “I have nothing but good words to say about you and the team.
Shaun Deeney SD Testing Services LtdRead more
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