We have identified a few facts which we believe brings this statement into context: For the tax year 2004/5 HMRC conducted 38,826 Full Enquiries, 77,786 Aspect Enquiries, 29,409 Employer (PAYE) reviews. A total of 146,021 enquiries/reviews in 12mths, more often that not randomly selecting businesses.

In addition, changes to National Insurance contributions and stricter enforcement are also likely to result in a rise in related problems. Although the VAT system in this country is well established, many problems still arise following assessment by customs & excise.

Our IR35 & Legal Expenses policy take's away the stress and worry of taxation &/or legal action being taken against your company.

For a premium of just £75 pa you can obtain £50,000 of legal representation that provides the following cover:-

1. We will pay the accountancy fees in representing you in a full and/or aspect enquiry by HM Revenue and Customs.
2. Within the cover is a dedicated telephone service set up specifically for freelance contractors with regard to advice in respect of IR35 matters and all other similar issues.
3. Included within the cover is a 24 hour legal advice link on UK and European law.
4. Jury service. The policy will pay your wages for the time that you need to take off work to attend any arbitration, court and tribunal hearings.
5. Legal costs for defence and appeals in respect of criminal proceedings for both you and your employees, and limited cover for civil proceedings for employees.
6. Provides legal costs and expenses for representation and defence proceedings brought under the Data Protection Act.
7. Provides legal costs and expenses in defending actions brought by employees and ex-employees under employment legislation.