{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business","title":"084: What does IR35 mean for UK motion design freelancers? w/ Andy Chamberlain","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2492,"description":"Disclaimer: 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.\nThere 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.\nIf 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?\nIn today’s episode, you’re going to find out.\nAbout Andy Chamberlain\nAndy Chamberlain is the Director of Policy for The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). \nIPSE is the only non-profit organisation in the UK providing support to independent professionals and self-employed people in the UK.\nWhat is IR35 and does it affect me as a freelance motion designer in the UK?\nIR35 is a term used to describe two sets of tax laws that stop what is known as “disguised employment”. \nThis 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.\nBy 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.\nIR35 will only affect you if you’re an individual operating as a limited company. If you are a sole trader, it does not apply.\nSo what is changing with IR35? \nAs it stands, the government is changing the way that IR35 works in the private sector - moving the responsibility from the individual receiving the payment to the end client.\nThe issue with this is that now many individuals are having to pay tax like an employee even though the company they work for gives them no employee benefits.\nAs an employee, when you get paid,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6xsBYKnILeAtccYypWeYL_O2NEWlJf8222gnA24qdKQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwODIxLzE3MTA3/ODEzMDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}