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IR35

Off-payroll working rules for contractors — determines if you're "really" employed.

IR35 (off-payroll working rules) determines whether a contractor working through a Ltd company is "really" an employee for tax. If inside IR35, the engager deducts PAYE; if outside, the contractor pays themselves via salary + dividends.

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Off-payrollIR35 reform requiring engagers to assess contractor status.CEST status toolHMRC online tool to determine if a contract is inside or outside IR35.

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