Introduction
IR35 legislation and off-payroll working is still causing problems for organisations engaging contractors and freelance workers – the legislation is complex with punitive consequences if HMRC does not agree with your contractor assessments.
IR35 (off-payroll working) Course Overview
This training includes guidance published by HMRC in December 2023. It will ensure that your team have understood the fundamentals, implemented all the necessary changes; and make sure you are managing contractor relationships correctly.
Learning objectives:
IR35 legislation and how to assess if workers are inside (employees) or outside (off-payroll)
How to manage contractor relationships
Understand what IR35 best practice looks like for your organisation
Legal framework and understanding the basics
Have a robust and effective process for your contractor assessments
Investigations – understanding the process
Minimise the loss of skilled contractors
Key training topics:
Background and iterations of IR35
How to assess IR35
Practical tools your team can use
Status determination statements
Engagement options for your supply chain
The engagement life cycle
Responsibilities and reasonable care
Record-keeping and auditing
Who will benefit from attendance:
The course can be adapted to suit employees new to this area with limited experience of IR35 legislation as well as those looking for a refresher course and teams needing to expand their expert knowledge.
HR, RESOURCING, RECRUITMENT, PAYROLL, TAX, POLICY, TALENT, LEGAL AND THOSE WITH INVOLVEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THIS AREA.
Contact Details
Catherine Ouston,
Head of In-House Training
📥 teamtraining@bfi.co.uk
📞 +44(0)1983 861133











