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IR35 contractor status checker
Quickly assess whether a contractor engagement has more inside or outside IR35 features. This is a guide, not a final determination.
Greater control typically points outside IR35. Employer direction suggests a stronger inside IR35 risk.
A genuine right of substitution is a key factor for outside IR35.
Contractors inside IR35 usually have limited financial risk.
A long-term mutual obligation is more like employment and can point inside IR35.
High integration tends to indicate employee-like status and inside IR35 risk.
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This checklist is a simplified IR35 guide. A full status determination depends on contract terms, working arrangements and specific client instructions. Always confirm with a specialist adviser for any disputed engagement.