Off-Payroll (IR35) reforms

Following the introduction of IR35 reforms into the public sector in 2017, it's been confirmed that the new off-payroll legislation will also be extended into the private sector from April 2021. Rullion is here to help you understand the changes and guide you through the process when the legislation comes into effect.

From April 2021, the end client ("the hirer") will be responsible for carrying out an assessment to determine the IR35 status of limited company workers. If they are found to be inside IR35, they will be subject to PAYE and NICs deductions. The client will then have an obligation to share the IR35 status with the off-payroll worker and other entities involved in the supply chain. The client must then demonstrate they've taken reasonable care in carrying out the IR35 assessment and have created a robust process that caters for any subsequent worker challenges. 

If a worker is deemed outside IR35 and the decision is later proven to be incorrect, liability for PAYE and NICs deductions will fall on the organisation that's failed to fulfil their legal obligation. Assuming you've taken reasonable care, liability will fall to the "fee payer" - the recruitment company paying the IR35 worker.