IR35 Compliance Barnstaple
IR35 in Barnstaple — clear advice, fixed fee.
IR35 catches contractors out when the rules are applied to contracts rather than working reality. For Barnstaple consultants and contractors operating through a limited company, the consequences of getting this wrong are not trivial. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- IR35 status assessed against your actual contracts and working arrangements
- Contractor Ltd company structured to be tax-efficient outside IR35
- HMRC correspondence and compliance handled — less of it reaches your desk
- A Barnstaple-based ICAEW chartered accountant who already knows how contractors work
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
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Professional, Caring and Efficient Throughout
“Kieran has been very professional, caring, patient and efficient throughout the entire process of building our company.”
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Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money.”
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Price Quoted Clearly Within Five Minutes
“Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”
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Went Above and Beyond at Short Notice
“He went above an beyond to help good communication through emails an working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.”
Sound familiar?
Not sure if your contracts put you inside IR35?
For contractors and consultants working through a limited company in Barnstaple, IR35 sits in the background of almost every engagement. The off-payroll working rules are applied at contract and working-arrangement level — not by job title, and not always by what the contract says on paper. Most contractors know IR35 exists. Fewer are confident they could explain whether it applies to them. It is solvable — it just needs someone who has read the rules properly.
- Uncertainty about whether current contracts fall inside or outside IR35
- Limited company tax structure not built around contractor compliance or dividend efficiency
- HMRC correspondence or a status determination sitting unread because the reply feels complicated
What compliant and structured looks like
Your contracts assessed against the three key IR35 tests — control, substitution and mutuality of obligation — so you know where you stand. A limited company structure set up around how contractors actually work. And HMRC correspondence handled before it becomes something more difficult.
- IR35 status assessed properly against your contracts and working arrangements
- Ltd company structured for tax efficiency whether inside or outside IR35
- HMRC and compliance correspondence handled — less of it reaches you directly
- One fixed monthly fee covering your accounts, tax and ongoing contractor compliance
What Barnstaple contractors say about Swift
We work with consultants and limited company contractors across the UK. Here are two clients who came to us needing clarity on their structure and compliance.
What a guy!! Excellent, fast and reliable. Kieran has been very professional, caring, patient and efficient throughout the entire process of building our company. He was always one click away from every possible question we could throw at him.
Kieran was really helpful and very knowledgeable with my circumstance, he gave me great advice and was very efficient with getting my tax’s submitted, really glad I found Swift and will definitely be using for future accounting.
What your monthly fee covers
Three things that keep your contractor status clear, your limited company structured properly and your tax position visible throughout the year.
IR35 Status and Contract Review
Your contracts reviewed against the control, substitution and mutuality of obligation tests that HMRC applies when assessing IR35 status. You will know clearly whether your current engagement sits inside or outside the rules — and what to do if it does not sit where you expected.
Contractor complianceContractor Ltd Company Accounts
Annual accounts, corporation tax return and Companies House confirmation statement handled as a matter of course. Dividend strategy and director salary structured around your position — whether you are inside or outside IR35 — so your take-home pay is as tax-efficient as the rules allow.
Fixed monthly feeSelf Assessment and Tax Planning
Personal tax return filed accurately and on time, with every allowable deduction identified. Outside IR35, the way your income is drawn makes a material difference to what you pay. You will know your personal tax position well before HMRC sends the reminder.
No extras, no surprisesContractors across the UK trust Swift
Consultants, limited company contractors and small businesses. Usually arriving with contracts they have never had reviewed and books that need some work. Leaving with considerably less to worry about.
On the Ball, Quick Responding, Very Competitive Rates
“Kieran at Swift is super! He helped and bailed me out of the last minute panic of tax and Companies House returns. He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.”
Two Years In, Still Highly Recommending
“I’ve been using Swift Accounting for two years now after my previous accountant retired and recommended Kieran. Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.”
Fast, Professional, Patient With Every Question
“Kieran came recommended to us and for good reason. He was fast, professional and very patient when answering our long list of questions.”
Why Barnstaple contractors choose Swift
There is no shortage of accountants. Here is what is different about working with one who already understands how IR35 applies to contractors operating through a limited company.
IR35 explained without the jargon
Control, substitution, mutuality of obligation, deemed employment income, Chapter 8 and Chapter 10 — you will not need to look any of that up before getting a straight answer about your position. IR35 is a regular part of the work, not an occasional question. Ask what applies to your contracts, and you will know.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not logged with a support team, not held for the weekly review call — answered. If a new contract lands and you want to know whether it changes your IR35 position, you will have a view before the end of the day.
One price, clearly agreed
Your monthly fee is fixed and does not move regardless of how many questions you ask or how many contracts you want reviewed. No hourly billing, no charge for a quick call. Your accounting costs are as predictable as your other fixed overheads.
Up and running in four steps
From initial enquiry to everything being handled takes very little time on your part. No complicated onboarding, no lengthy forms.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry personally and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages.
A short discovery call
Twenty minutes to understand your current setup, your contracts and what needs sorting. By the end of the call you will know whether your contracts sit inside or outside IR35, what is covered and exactly what it costs.
We handle the setup
Your accounting software is connected, your records are brought up to date and your company structure is reviewed. You do not need to prepare anything in advance — just confirm you want to proceed.
Ongoing — nothing falls through
Annual accounts, corporation tax, self assessment, quarterly VAT if applicable — all handled as a matter of course. Your IR35 position is something you can ask about whenever a new contract arrives. You focus on the work; the compliance is managed.
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money! Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media”
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Fixed monthly fee. IR35 status assessed against your contracts. Ltd company structured for tax efficiency. Same-day replies. No lock-in.