Contractor management in the UK: the pitfalls to avoid

Managing contractors in the UK comes with specific compliance requirements that many businesses overlook — until it's too late.

The biggest risk areas include IR35 determination, right-to-work checks, and ensuring proper contractor agreements are in place.

IR35 legislation determines whether a contractor should be treated as an employee for tax purposes. Getting this wrong can result in significant penalties from HMRC.

At Onshore, we handle all contractor compliance for just £50 per contractor per month. We partner with Qdos for independent IR35 assessments, billed at cost (~£50), ensuring your determinations are robust and defensible.