Umbrella company vs limited company
Contractors and freelancers in the UK are commonly faced with two options when choosing how to operate: umbrella…
UK Supreme Court rejects PGMOL appeal over £584,000 tax bill
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) challenging a £584,000…
Useful tips for limited company contractors who may need to use an umbrella company in 2021
Changes to off-payroll in the private sector are set to roll out in April 2021. They may be…
Umbrella company benefits – 10 reasons why using a brolly is a good idea!
If you are new to the world of contracting, there are lots of different options to consider. Arguably…
How to properly shop around for an umbrella company deal
Everyone likes a bargain! As a result, you should absolutely look for an attractive deal from an umbrella…
How do umbrella companies work?
If you are new to contracting, have never used an umbrella company before, or are a director of…
IR35 Changes off the Table
It’s been a disappointing start to the year here at UCHQ. Not only is the intern still performing…
Taxman heading along an ill-advised route to implement IR35
With SDC reforms imminent, a new IR35 discussion document launched putting the onus of vetting contractors onto the client, we ask: What IS HMRC doing?
IR35 – Up for Discussion
The government has fulfilled its budget promise and issued the IR35 discussion document. Should it worry contractors? Only if MPs take a huge pay cut
Will HMRC deprecate IR35? Has the shift to SDC already begun?
HMRC remains silent on many of the issues affecting contractors; as such, we're left to speculate. Here's our punt, with a h/t to Lisa Keeble.
HMRC taking no prisoners in the war against IR35
Should you set up a Limited Company just to avoid paying tax? Most contractors do it right. But with 600k now operating this way, HMRC is on the warpath!
Self-employment to become norm by 2020?
Self-employment, either through freelancing or working as an umbrella company contractor, could be come the new normal by the end of this coming decade.
