FCSA launches umbrella company payslip review initiative powered by SafeRec
To protect contractors and freelancers using umbrella companies in the UK, the FCSA has teamed up with SafeRec…
The FCSA’s Independent Arbitration Panel (IAP) conclude Orange Genie’s £2 deduction was “not salary skimming”
Last year, Orange Genie, an FCSA-accredited umbrella company, was accused of salary skimming - a practice where an…
HMRC has busy May as five new companies added to list of tax avoidance schemes
It seems like only yesterday we published an article about two new companies that had been published in…
Two payroll companies added to HMRC’s list of named tax avoidance schemes, while two have been recently removed
On Thursday, 20th April 2023, HMRC added two companies to its list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters,…
Video: How much does it cost to use an umbrella company?
Umbrella company costs can often be an area of confusion for contractors and freelancers. Therefore, to explain how…
Video: What insurance is included when using an umbrella company?
Compliant umbrella companies will provide their employees with comprehensive insurance cover – at no additional cost. Our latest…
Video: What are the employment costs when using an umbrella company?
One umbrella company-related topic that creates the most confusion amongst contractors, freelancers and recruitment professionals is employment costs.…
Video: How should umbrella companies process holiday pay?
In our latest video, we explain how compliant umbrella companies should process the holiday pay of employees. We…
Video: How do you register with an umbrella company?
After completing your research, you may decide it’s time to register with your preferred umbrella company. However, before…
Video: How do pensions work with an umbrella company?
One of the most frequently asked questions relating to umbrella companies is: “how do pensions work with an…
Video: Can you claim expenses through an umbrella company?
We’ve added a new video to our YouTube series. In this short animated clip, we explain what expenses…
Video: What are the disadvantages of using an umbrella company?
Our latest video summarises the most common disadvantages of using an umbrella company for payroll. Please keep reading…
