hmrc

"The UK economy relies on freelance talent to help businesses to thrive and so it is right and proper that they should be helped."

"We are cautious that this may cause more confusion if clients and contractors are misled into thinking that the legislation has been delayed or will not be enforced."

"We hope that Rishi Sunak will honour his predecessor’s pledge to take another look at incoming changes around off-payroll working."

"We need a massive reset on it all. Livelihoods, lives and UK Plc is at huge risk if we don’t take action now.”

"The comments being left on the site show that there are blanket bans on contractors who have a company, which in effect is removing their status as a business owner, and demoting them to temps."

“Hirers must not, however, be tempted to do as several banks have and either scrap their contractors or force them onto the payroll."

"If judges can't reach an easy conclusion how on earth can firms without access to expertise be able to reach a conclusion?”

"If clients want access to talent, they will have to accept the tax risk or extra costs that comes with off-payroll."

"We hope that HMRC has the good sense to consider, and take heed of, the concerns and advice offered by those who know what’s happening on the ground."

The time for UK businesses to put their IR35 house in order is now.