The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Umbrella-Agency Relationships: What Contractors Need to Know Contractors who work through umbrella companies often assume that the recruitment agency and umbrella provider are operating with their best interests in mind. In many cases, they are. However, there are times when the relationship between a recruitment agency and an umbrella company […]
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Umbrella Company Reform: What Agencies and End Clients Must Do Now The publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025 signals a significant turning point for recruitment agencies and end clients who engage contractors via umbrella companies. With sweeping new rules on tax liability and compliance, the Government is making it clear:
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Finance Bill 2025: Government to Crack Down on Umbrella Company Non-Compliance The Government has today published draft legislation that marks a major shift in how non-compliance in the umbrella company sector is tackled. The proposed changes — set out in the Finance Bill 2025–26 — are designed to ensure all
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How Does Holiday Pay Work? A Contractor’s Guide to Summer Freedom With the summer holidays in full swing, contractors across the UK are starting to eye up their next break — whether it’s a long weekend in Devon, a week in Spain, or just a few BBQs in the garden.
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How Much Pension Do You Need for a Comfortable Retirement in the UK? How much money do you actually need to retire comfortably in the UK? It’s a question every worker — whether employed, self-employed, or working through an umbrella company — needs to consider. Knowing your retirement income target
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HMRC Publishes June 2025 Update to Named Tax Avoidance Schemes List HMRC updated its public list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers, and suppliers, adding four more companies suspected of operating tax arrangements involving split-pay structures. These schemes typically see workers receiving part of their income via standard PAYE
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Contractors new to umbrella companies or transitioning from limited company work often ask, “What is an umbrella company margin?” This article explains the umbrella margin, how it’s deducted, and what impact it has on your take-home pay. What is an Umbrella Margin – and Where Does Your Money Go? If
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The modern workplace is constantly evolving, and with it comes an increasing need for organisations to adapt their HR practices to remain compliant and efficient. Technology has become a game-changer for human resources, offering tools and systems that simplify processes, improve accuracy, and help businesses stay ahead of regulatory demands.
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On the 3rd of December 2024, HMRC released an umbrella company calculator that contractors, employment bodies and recruitment agencies can use to get a detailed understanding of take-home pay through an umbrella company. Over the recent years, HMRC has really stepped up its efforts to support temporary workers and organisations
The Autumn Budget 2024 unveiled the plans to crack down on noncompliance in the umbrella world, raise National Minimum Wage, and increase Employer’s National Insurance Contributions to name a few. Like a line of dominos, these changes are sure to impact everyone in the contractor chain, including agencies and end
With the Labour government coming to power for the first time in 14 years, the expectations of the Autumn Budget 2024 have been widely speculated on. One announcement which came as a shock to people was the rise of Employer’s National Insurance from 13.8% to 15%. While this happens the
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Today (30th October 2024), Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the new Labour government’s first Budget. Our latest article summarises the key announcements in the Autumn Budget 2024. Overview of the Autumn Budget 2024 The Chancellor announced that the Autumn Budget aims to fix the foundations of the economy and deliver change
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Creating a memorable brand experience is essential for companies that want to connect with their audience on a deeper level. It’s not just about presenting a product or service; it’s about leaving a lasting impression that resonates with consumers. By crafting thoughtful experiences, brands can foster loyalty, encourage word-of-mouth marketing,
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For contractors, especially those operating under umbrella companies, navigating a maze of unique challenges when vying for positions in the competitive job market is almost like navigating a maze of unique challenges. Crafting a standout CV is crucial to setting yourself apart from the crowd. Essentially, tailoring your CV becomes
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The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) challenging a £584,000 tax bill imposed by HMRC about the employment status of 60 referees. Although a final judgement has not been made, the Supreme Court has remitted the case to the First-tier tribunal to
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HMRC has shared another press release with the umbrellacompanies.org.uk team about a recent case where a £900,000 penalty was imposed on a tax avoidance scheme promoter. Please keep reading for more information. ——– START OF PRESS RELEASE ——– A tax avoidance promoter whose schemes were used by locum
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