IR35 Status Checker

Can you send a substitute to do the work in your place?

A genuine right of substitution (without client approval) is a strong indicator of self-employment.

Does the client control what work you do?

If the client dictates specific tasks rather than just deliverables/outcomes, this points toward employment.

Does the client control how you do the work?

If the client dictates your methods, tools, or processes, this suggests employment.

Does the client control when and where you work?

Fixed hours and mandatory office attendance suggest employment.

Do you provide your own equipment and tools?

Providing your own significant equipment (laptop, software licenses) suggests self-employment.

Do you bear financial risk (e.g., fixing mistakes at your own cost)?

Bearing financial risk for defective work is a hallmark of genuine self-employment.

Are you prevented from working for other clients?

Exclusivity clauses suggest employment. Being free to work for others suggests self-employment.

Are you treated as part of the client's staff (company email, org chart)?

Being integrated into the organisation's structure suggests employment.

Do you receive employee benefits (holiday pay, pension, sick pay)?

Receiving employment benefits is a strong indicator of employment status.

Are you engaged for a specific project or deliverable?

Working on defined projects with clear end dates suggests self-employment.