Since reform to the IR35 legislation was first announced for the public sector, Qdos has firmly held the view that reform can be managed, through preparing early and taking a fair and compliant approach to the new rules.
In addition to the support Qdos Contractor has been providing to contractors with regard to IR35 for the past 20 years, Qdos has supported over 2,200 businesses to provide fair and compliant assessment of their contingent workforce under the off-payroll rules.
Whilst there are an increasing number of tools and “solutions” to IR35 reform coming to the market in recent years, none rival the expertise and support provided by Qdos who have assessed over 150,000 engagements for IR35 status and specialised in the legislation since it was introduced.
Find out how other companies have achieved success through their IR35 strategies below.
In its 33-year history, Orion has grown into one of the UK’s leading recruitment agencies for contractors working in fields such as Oil & Gas, life sciences, construction, IT and engineering. At any given time they have thousands of contingent workers engaged on assignment. In preparation for the rollout of IR35 reform in the private sector, Orion knew the importance of ensuring contractors have IR35 status determined correctly. This is because fee-paying recruiters were becoming liable for IR35 when placing contractors with medium and large businesses.
Offering a range of bespoke MSP and contingent workforce solutions, Lorien is one of the UK’s best known recruitment companies, placing thousands of contractors working in IT and technology roles at any given time. Since forming this partnership, Lorien and Qdos have collaborated to help a number of global businesses successfully prepare for IR35 reform in the private sector, which was enforced on 6th April 2021. Through a combination of IR35 training, consultancy, IR35 contract reviews and insurance, Lorien’s clients have been well placed to accurately determine the IR35 status of the contractors they engage, minimise disruption and manage the risks posed by the reform.
Parasol have managed payments and accounts for over 100,000 contractors and built long-standing relationships with over 3,000 recruitment companies since 2000, becoming one of the largest and most trusted umbrella companies in the industry. In preparation for the rollout of IR35 reform in the private sector, two of the most prominent sector specialists, Qdos Contractor and Parasol, came together to provide recruitment agencies with a complete end-to-end solution to the changes.
Lorien partner with Qdos to provide our client base with the knowledge to effectively manage changes to IR35 legislation. Through adding Qdos to Lorien’s expertise in project management and contingent workforce models, we are able to offer an all-in-one solution to clients that ensures maximum compliance in addition to competitive advantage.
Business Solutions Director
Our primary goal has always been to drive compliance throughout the supply chain and ensure our agency partners and contractors are operating legally and safely. This partnership is a 360 degree, end-to-end IR35 solution, ensuring those who are genuinely outside of IR35 can continue to work in this manner whilst giving their business a commercial edge.
Head of Key Accounts
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.
HR Director and Group Deputy Managing Director
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.
Sales Director
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.
Group Head of Tax and Treasury
