IR35 - watertight safety net

[The Lone Gunman]

If I do the above, I believe the IR will be unable to pursue me if they disagree with my IR35 status. What do you folks think?

The IR may decide to chase you i fthey disagree with your status. You may still be found to be IR35 caught, even with the advice and precautions taken. You will still have to pay associated tax if this is the case.

What you will be able to avoid is any penalties associated with your change of status. Penalties should only be levied against those who are deliberately flauting or ignoring the rules.

I am not qualified to give this advice.

[boxman]

The best way to defend against IR35 is to be business on your own account (IBOYOA). Have multiple simultaneous clients, a website, company literature etc.

Buying insurance is probably worthwhile as HMRC ignores it own status rulebook whenever it suits them, however, when challenged they are required to play by the rules. This is why so few IR35 challenges have been won by HMRC.

[Burdock]

Thanks people, I'm starting to feel a lot more comfortable about these things now. Good advice