What is the difference between a compliant umbrella company and a tax avoidance scheme?
There is no hiding from the fact that changes to IR35 (off-payroll) have resulted in more unscrupulous tax…
Do umbrella company employees need to submit a 2020/21 personal tax return?
The deadline for submitting 2020/21 tax returns is approaching quickly – it’s less than two months away! If…
How Can You Help The Government Regulate The Umbrella Company Sector?
The government has unveiled a new open consultation, and they would like you to help. Whether you work…
Is The Government On The Verge Of Regulating Umbrella Companies?
Unusually, the government has opened a consultation to “call for evidence to ensure it has an up-to-date and…
Finding an umbrella company in the New Year: 10 tips for contractors and freelancers seeking an umbrella company
The demand for umbrella companies is rising due to recent changes to off-payroll working rules (IR35). It’s estimated…
Helpful information if you are unpaid by an umbrella company
Sadly, it appears that a well-known umbrella company has filed for liquidation - leaving hundreds of contractors potentially…
What you need to know when checking your umbrella company payslips, according to government guidance
The government has been very busy writing guidance to help those who require the services of umbrella companies.…
What Government Guidance Is Available About Umbrella Companies?
To help temporary workers who are required to use an umbrella company for specific assignments (should they choose…
New Government Guidance Sets Out To Help You Identify “If You Are At Risk Of Tax Avoidance”
Published on Thursday 18th November 2021, the government has released some online guidance to help agency workers and…
HMRC defends decision to only refer contractors to FCSA accredited umbrella companies and claim it’s because of a supplier
In a recent article posted on Contractor UK, HMRC defends itself for exclusively referring contractors to umbrella companies…
Why is the umbrella company marketplace compared to the “wild west”?
The umbrella company sector has recently come under scrutiny from several stakeholders. Some have gone as far to…
No Update From Unified Payroll Leaves Umbrella Employees Very Worried
In September, we reported that Unified Payroll, a well-known umbrella company, was subjected to security issues that resulted…
