The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has confirmed that Chris Bryce is taking over as CEO (previously the CEO at IPSE), replacing Phil Pluck. Keep reading for more information about the change in CEO and a brief introduction to the FCSA’s new leader. Farewell to Phil Pluck, and a […]
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Towards the backend of 2021, the government released several pieces of guidance about umbrella companies to help the supply chain and temporary workers remain compliant with HMRC’S rules and regulations. The government also launched a consultation that seeks assistance from those who have used umbrella companies in the past. It
Will the government regulate umbrella companies in 2022? » Read the full story
If you’re interested in using an umbrella company for your payroll, you may be tempted to identify the cheapest umbrella company in the marketplace and use them. However, is this a good idea? This article explains why you need to consider more than just the umbrella company’s margin before you
Is the cheapest umbrella company the best option? » Read the full story
There is no hiding from the fact that changes to IR35 (off-payroll) have resulted in more unscrupulous tax avoidance schemes targetting workers who require umbrella payroll (PAYE). It’s disappointing to see. While most umbrellas are UK based and fully compliant with HMRC’s rules and regulations, some are preying on vulnerable
The deadline for submitting 2020/21 tax returns is approaching quickly – it’s less than two months away! If you need to complete a personal tax return, submitting it before the end of January 2022 is vital to avoid a fine from the government. However, do you need to submit one?
Do umbrella company employees need to submit a 2020/21 personal tax return? » Read the full story
The government has unveiled a new open consultation, and they would like you to help. Whether you work through an umbrella company, possibly as a contractor or freelancer, or you represent a recruitment agency or end-hirer, now is your time to share your thoughts on umbrella companies to help the
How Can You Help The Government Regulate The Umbrella Company Sector? » Read the full story
Unusually, the government has opened a consultation to “call for evidence to ensure it has an up-to-date and well-informed view of how the umbrella company market operates”. Is this a sign that the umbrella company is on the verge of being regulated by the government? Keep reading, and we’ll summarise
Is The Government On The Verge Of Regulating Umbrella Companies? » Read the full story
The demand for umbrella companies is rising due to recent changes to off-payroll working rules (IR35). It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of temporary workers require the services of an umbrella for their payroll. Our latest article is aimed at both well-established contractors and those who are becoming temporary workers
Sadly, it appears that a well-known umbrella company has filed for liquidation – leaving hundreds of contractors potentially without pay. This is a terrible scenario, and our deepest sympathies are with all the affected employees. We sincerely hope that all outstanding payments are made and no temporary worker finds themselves
Helpful information if you are unpaid by an umbrella company » Read the full story
The government has been very busy writing guidance to help those who require the services of umbrella companies. Earlier in the year, the government published advice on working through an umbrella company. Since then, we’ve seen multiple new guidance pieces appear on the government’s website, including information on the risks
To help temporary workers who are required to use an umbrella company for specific assignments (should they choose to accept the role), the government has released several pieces of guidance designed to make life easier for those impacted (including the supply chain). In this article, we’ve summarised the available government
What Government Guidance Is Available About Umbrella Companies? » Read the full story
Published on Thursday 18th November 2021, the government has released some online guidance to help agency workers and contractors who have used the services of umbrella companies. The guidance involves the user answering a series of questions. Once the final question has been answered, a screen appears with guidance relating
In a recent article posted on Contractor UK, HMRC defends itself for exclusively referring contractors to umbrella companies that have an accreditation from the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) and claim it’s because of a supplier. From our perspective – surely this is proof that HMRC values the FCSA?
The umbrella company sector has recently come under scrutiny from several stakeholders. Some have gone as far to refer to the marketplace as being like the “wild west”. Keep reading our blog, and we’ll explain why the umbrella company industry has been criticised and what you can do to ensure
Why is the umbrella company marketplace compared to the “wild west”? » Read the full story
In September, we reported that Unified Payroll, a well-known umbrella company, was subjected to security issues that resulted in delayed payments to its employees. Well over a month later, there still appears to be no resolution to the deeply concerning situation. Here is what we know so far. Overview Several
No Update From Unified Payroll Leaves Umbrella Employees Very Worried » Read the full story
The team at UCHQ has been extremely busy over the last few months building a new umbrella company calculator for contractors, freelancers and temporary workers in the UK. Now, we’re pleased to announce that Umbrella Company Calculator is live. If you’re interested in an accurate and free umbrella company calculation,
New umbrella company calculator sets out to help the UK’s temporary workforce » Read the full story
