No. IR35 legislation applies to individuals who provide their services via a limited company.

No. If you are captured by IR35 there are number of options available to you, including working through your company or going on the payroll of the agency or the end hirer. You need to consider which of the options available best suits your circumstances.

No. There are many different options available to contractors captured by IR35 for their current contract. Depending on your circumstances, closing your limited company down may be a preferable option, but it is not essential.

Yes. You can work through your limited company (PSC) or under an umbrella company. You may wish to seek guidance as to which will be the best solution for you.

From April 2021, it is the end hirers responsibility to assess IR35 status on behalf of you, the contractor. So even if you are a director of your own limited company, you no longer have that responsibility moving forward.