084: What does IR35 mean for UK motion design freelancers? w/ Andy Chamberlain

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Disclaimer:</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">This podcast is for general guidance only and discusses the legal position in the UK at the time of publication unless stated otherwise. You must take legal advice and not rely on the information provided in this podcast before taking action. We do not update our podcasts and therefore, past podcasts may not reflect the current legal position.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are 5 million self-employed people in the UK and if you’re listening to this episode, it’s likely you’re one of them.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re a freelance motion designer you’ve probably heard about the IR35 tax law - but what does it mean for you and the way you do business?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, you’re going to find out.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About Andy Chamberlain</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Andy Chamberlain is the Director of Policy for The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">IPSE is the only non-profit organisation in the UK providing support to independent professionals and self-employed people in the UK.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>What is IR35 and does it affect me as a freelance motion designer in the UK?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">IR35 is a term used to describe two sets of tax laws that stop what is known as “disguised employment”. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is when an individual acts like an employee and is treated like an employee but they disguise that employment by portraying themself as a limited company rather than an individual.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By doing this, both the individual and the employer who is hiring them essentially pay less tax - however, it’s illegal and a form of tax evasion.</spa