Understanding IR35 legislation and off-payroll working

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

  • 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

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

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Catherine Ouston,
Head of In-House Training

📥 teamtraining@bfi.co.uk
📞 +44(0)1983 861133

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