The importance of having your contracts reviewed for IR35 compliance cannot be underestimated. Even with recent legislation changes, HMRC may request and review the contracts of a contractor under investigation, alongside liaising with end clients to ensure that working practices align with the written contractual terms.

It is essential that contractors remain proactive and take reasonable steps to understand IR35 and determine their status, even if the assessment was carried out by another party in the supply chain. An IR35 contract review demonstrates to HMRC that these steps have been taken, serving as a key indicator in supporting and proving your IR35 status.

By leveraging our partnership with Roots Contractor Insurance, you can ensure you are in the strongest position to avoid falling foul of IR35. Roots Contractor Insurance have personally reviewed thousands of contracts and IR35 statuses since the mid-2000s, working with some of the biggest names in the contractor market, so you can be confident you are in safe hands.

Being able to evidence your IR35 status and provide HMRC with the necessary documentation, showing that proactive steps were taken to remain outside IR35, can significantly strengthen your defence in the event of an enquiry, a process that can otherwise be very stressful.

Once a contract is reviewed, an opinion is provided indicating whether it passes or fails from an IR35 perspective. If the review highlights areas that fail, we will guide you on the recommended amendments and additions to clauses, and then reassess the contract once changes are implemented.

For complete peace of mind, our IR35 insurance is also available, giving you full coverage and protecting you against potential financial exposure.

With our parters, Roots Contractor Insurance, you benefit from over 20 years of IR35 expertise. Roots Contractor Insurance have reviewed thousands of contracts and IR35 statuses since the mid-2000s, giving you confidence that your assessment is in safe hands.

Proactively evidencing your IR35 status is essential. By having well documented proof that you’ve assessed your contracts and working practices, you strengthen your position should HMRC ever open an enquiry. This can reduce stress and protect you from unnecessary financial risk.

Every contract we review comes with a clear, expert opinion, showing whether it passes or fails from an IR35 perspective. We provide detailed feedback on the key clauses, highlighting which support your outside IR35 status and which may need adjustment. If a contract requires changes, we guide you through the recommended amendments and reassess it once implemented, ensuring you’re fully protected.

For complete security, our IR35 insurance is available to cover any potential liabilities, giving you peace of mind and a safety net that complements your contract review. With Roots Contractor Insurance, you’re not just checking boxes, you’re confidently managing your IR35 risk with expert support.

Roots Contractor Mortgages is part of Roots Contractor – which also consists of specialist business insurance provider Roots Contractor Insurance, and IR35 status assessment experts The Contractor Compliance Portal.

The Contractor Compliance Portal is a completely free platform that allows contractors to assess the IR35 status of their engagements, obtain instant results, and download documentation to be used as evidence if HMRC open an investigation, to compare to a SDS, or just for curiosity!

Roots Contractor Insurance is a 24/7/365 quote & buy platform that allows contractors to take out contractually required business insurances such as Professional Indemnity, Public & Employers Liability and IR35 Insurance.

All companies are part of Vestura Group – a fast growing, agile and dynamic group of specialist financial services businesses.

We understand that getting your IR35 opinion in a timely manner is crucial, which is why we offer a range of flexible turnaround options to suit your needs. Choose from standard, next-day, or same-day IR35 turnaround times, ensuring you receive your result precisely when you need it and even when you have the most pressing time demands.