Why use us?
At the coalface of employment status case law
IR35 case law has moved on considerably in the last decade. Barristers and armies of lawyers are now involved.
Co-defending IR35 investigations and assisting in IR35 tax tribunals means IR35 Shield is at the coalface of employment status case law. This, combined with our extensive experience, means IR35 Shield is always up-to-date, informing our inbuilt compliance tools to help ensure our clients don’t get caught up in any unnecessary litigation by HMRC.
Keeping you protected
IR35 compliance needn’t be a burden. With IR35 Shield you’ll get an accurate IR35 assessment for all of your contractors’ in minutes, underpinned by the very latest employment status case law and backed by insurance.
Our comprehensive assessment tool delivers virtually instant IR35 Status Determination Statements. IR35 Shield’s automated algorithm carefully analyses each answer to deliver accurate and consistent IR35 status evaluations without bias or human error.
Collaborate to avoid disputes
Our unique Collaborative Assessments technology means that we are far more than just an automated tool. By giving oversight and ownership of the assessment to the whole supply chain, we ensure that all parties provide the information most relevant to them. With everyone safe in the knowledge that their contribution is accurate, many potential disputes are dealt with before they even arise.
Keeping you compliant
Agencies and hirers in both the public and private sector must now ensure they accurately assess their contractors IR35 status otherwise they could face significant fines, penalties and interest for each contractor caught by the legislation, posing considerable risk.
Our solution was developed by industry experts with extensive knowledge of employment case law and software development expertise. IR35 Shield’s Status Determination Statements offer a comprehensive level of detail, proving due diligence has been conducted and keeping risk of non-compliance to an absolute minimum.
Keeping you competitive
End clients, consultancies, agencies and accountancy firms all stand to benefit from IR35 Shield. As we move into an unknown, post-covid employment market, any business that can engage contractors compliantly will maintain a competitive edge.
And with many contractors facing the distinct possibility of being forced onto a company’s payroll, accountants and tax advisors can now provide added value compliance services to their clients needing help with IR35 compliance.