About Qdos

Starting out as a tax consultancy firm in 1988, Qdos are today a leading provider of tax and insurance services for UK contractors, micro-businesses and the self-employed

Qdos provide bespoke solutions for recruitment agencies and end clients in respect of the IR35 private sector changes due in 2021, as well as value-adding services, from insurance schemes to bespoke consultancy, for accountancy firms, affinity groups, trade associations, chartership bodies and franchise groups.

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Award-Winning Service

Including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, and featured in the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’

Proven Track Record

Having successfully defended over 1,600 IR35 enquiries, saving contractors over £35million in tax, and completing over 2,000 IR35 assessments per month

Trusted by Over 200 Agencies & Clients

To provide a fair opinion on IR35 status for their contracted workforce, including Hays, the Home Office, and Transport for London

Self-Employment Specialists

With over 30 years’ experience providing tax and insurance services to the UK’s self-employed workforce, and the businesses which engage and service them

Owned by Tokio Marine HCC

Allowing us to provide a flexible and personal service, backed by the security of a global insurer with excellent industry ratings

Tailored, Flexible Solutions

We take a bespoke approach to all of the services we provide, tailoring them to the specific needs of your organisation

IR35 cases successfully defended

assessments for IR35 status are completed every month

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saved in tax

clients and recruitment agencies choose Status Review for their IR35 compliance

IR35 Expertise

Since the introduction of IR35 in 2000 Qdos has specialised in the complex legislation, including defending over 1,600 cases, reviewing thousands of contracts and working arrangements, as well as pioneering the Tax Liability Cover to insure contractors against the risks of IR35. Today we insure over 15,000 contractors for their tax exposure and are one of the most trusted opinions on IR35 status. See the Qdos Contractor website for more information on the work we do.

In response to the off-payroll rules (IR35) which changed in the public sector in 2017, Qdos developed Status Review, becoming the first to deliver a solution to the changes, ahead of the release of HMRC’s CEST tool. Today we support numerous recruitment agencies, public and private sector organisations, accountancy firms, consultancies, and umbrella companies to manage legislative change and provide a fair and pragmatic response.

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QUALITY INSURANCE

Our success in the insurance market has been driven by a firm understanding of quality service, products, and pricing, and has established Qdos as one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers to the SME/microbusiness market.

Qdos is wholly owned by Tokio Marine HCC, a leading specialty insurance group with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and Ireland, transacting business in approximately 180 countries and underwriting more than 100 classes of specialty insurance.

All Qdos insurance products are underwritten by TMHCC, allowing us to provide a flexible and personal service, backed by the security of a global insurer with a solid foundation, proven track record, and excellent industry ratings.

Orion has a long history of working with Qdos on IR35 matters. With provision of an easy to use interface and realistic response timelines, Orion has been delighted with the services provided by Qdos, who has carried out many IR35 assessments and implemented a range of solutions for various clients.

We have been frequently commended on our professional and process-led approach to IR35. Our aim to simplify workforce management and manage complex matters such as IR35 for clients has been well-received, and Qdos is an important part of our market offering. All parties have been satisfied with the results and we will look to emulate these arrangements as we progress towards April 2021.

Ross MacRae

HR Director and Group Deputy Managing Director

Orion Group

Working with Qdos and their IR35 status review tool has had two great advantages over standard agency contact with clients. Firstly it has really helped develop a deeper more consultative relationship (including clients established over 15 years!) and secondly it has given clients the confidence to act pragmatically when looking at the IR35 roll out to the private sector.

It’s great to be able to engage in this way with clients whilst at the same time talk to contractors confidently about their IR35 status moving forward. It is a tool I would thoroughly recommend using when engaging with any of your clients.

Richard Adamthwaite

Sales Director

RequiredIT

We are confident in our approach to IR35 both pre and post reform. We believe that our processes are robust, fair and transparent. We are clear on key milestones, such as re-engagement of our contractor workforce and with suppliers and do not envisage any issues when the legislative reforms come into force.

Qdos has provided and continues to provide us with an end-to-end service that helps us meet our IR35 legislative obligations. The toolkit and knowledge Qdos delivers enables us to manage our contractor workforce in an effective and efficient manner.

Carol Norrie

SCM Category Manager

Ithaca Energy

We at ICB have worked with Qdos to provide Professional Indemnity Insurance to our bookkeepers since 2012. Throughout this time, the team have provided a slick and efficient service, saving our members time and money. Well over 1,000 of our members insure with Qdos every year, which goes to show our needs have been extremely well met – we have no hesitation in recommending that any professional association consider Qdos as an insurance partner.

Ami Copeland

Head of Communications

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

Since we started working with Qdos we have been continually impressed by their technical excellence and flexible approach to designing bespoke solutions for complex requirements. By combining cutting edge technology with their knowledge of the legislation, they have provided us with an excellent service which has been of considerable benefit to our business and clients. Their knowledge of the market is exceptional and, as a result, they are very proactive and able to offer helpful advice and ideas.

Steve Witts

Group Head of Tax and Treasury

Hays

MEET OUR TEAM

We love what we do and we do it with passion

Seb Maley

CEO

With extensive experience in the contractor market and the IR35 legislation, Seb is a sought-after commentator having featured in numerous publications including The Telegraph and Financial Times.

Nicole Slowey

Operations Director

Nicole heads up Qdos’ commercial services paying particular attention to IR35 changes in both the public and private sector and has delivered numerous seminars such as for Business Forums International, the FCSA, and the Recruiter.

Nigel Nordone

Head of Tax

Nigel has personally represented hundreds of clients under IR35 enquiry, and as a former HMRC Inspector of Taxes, has unique experience in HMRC’s handling of enquiries.

Kate Cox

Employment Status Manager

Kate has been with Qdos for over 15 years as an IR35 consultant, personally completing thousands of IR35 assessments, as well as representing contractors in IR35 enquiries.

Dominic Johns

Head of Business Development

Having worked at the forefront of contractor, recruitment and umbrella insurance for 18 years, Dominic provides high quality insurance solutions in the evolving employment and business landscape.

Sam Cox

Director

Sam is a Chartered Insurance Broker specialising in the provision of high quality and compliant insurance solutions for affinity groups, trade associations, chartership bodies, and franchise groups.

Sharni Humphrey

Operations Manager

Sharni delivers and maintains Qdos’ client relationships, applying particular attention to the continued development of Qdos’ Status Review online compliance management platform.

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