Umbrella companies and holiday pay – what is going on in the industry?
The FCSA has recently updated its Codes of Compliance in response to industry-wide frustration surrounding a few umbrella…
The FCSA Updates Codes Of Compliance – July 2022
In a recent article (July 2022) by Chris Bryce on the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association’s (FCSA) website,…
Contractor UK brings ‘sham’ umbrella company accreditation body to light in alarming article
As if choosing a compliant umbrella company isn't difficult enough! There are over 500 umbrellas in the UK,…
First-Tier Tribunal rules in favour of HMRC leaving umbrella company Exchequer Solutions facing £11 million tax bill
An FCSA accredited umbrella company, Exchequer Solutions, has lost a First-Tier Tribunal against HMRC relating to an £11…
Contractors should never feel forced to use an umbrella company
Using an umbrella company is a popular payroll choice for tens of thousands of contractors and freelancers working…
Advice for contractors who think they’ve not received their fair share of holiday pay from an umbrella company
Compliant umbrella companies will not only explain how holiday pay works before you register with them, but they’ll…
Report by Committee of Public Accounts is “damning indictment of the IR35 rules”, says IPSE
In a report (25th May 2022) by the Committee of Public Accounts entitled 'Lessons from implementing IR35 reforms',…
Umbrella company fees: what do you need to know?
There is often a lot of confusion surrounding umbrella company fees, so we wanted to clarify any misunderstandings.…
HMRC name and shame three tax avoidance schemes
In an online corporate report ('Current list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers'), HMRC named…
10 organisations every contractor and freelancer should be following
If you’re a contractor or freelancer, there are many rules and regulations to understand within your sector –…
Umbrella company examples – the difference between a compliant umbrella and tax avoidance scheme
We’ve noticed that many contractors and freelancers are Google searching for ‘umbrella company examples’, and as a result,…
An Umbrella Company Comparison Guide
The umbrella company market is booming, and there are over 500 providers in the UK. With so many…
