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IR35 Shield

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IR35 Shield provides compliance services and software tools to help businesses assess and manage IR35 tax legislation for contractors and freelancers.

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UK IR35 tool usage plummets 71% in two years
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UK IR35 tool usage plummets 71% in two years

Usage of HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool fell 71% between 2023-24 and 2024-25, with firms citing lack of legal certainty and outdated logic. Alternative compliance solutions are gaining traction amid ongoing disputes over freelancer tax rules.

Policy & Governance · 4 min · 19 Jun 2026