You Make £57,546…But Guess What?
You are self employed and you are raking in the cash…to the tune of £57,546 a year. “Life is good,” you say.
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Demand for Self Employed Electricians is Strong
It was feared self employed electricians were hitting a slump. Pay was down in January, and February was not looking bright.
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Fight For Your Right, To be SE and Pregnant
You got to fight, for your right…to be self employed and pregnant and still get paid. That is the message from Loose Women presenter Stacy Solomon.
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670,000 Self Employed Feel “Discriminated Against”
If you are self employed and struggling to get a mortgage then you are not alone. In fact, there are 670,000 of you who feel “discriminated against.”
670,000 Self Employed Feel “Discriminated Against” » Read the full story
1 Meal A Day Keeps The MIF Away?
You’ve heard us talk about MIF on the UC blog before. Stay away from MIF we told everyone. MIF is no good, we went on to add.
1 Meal A Day Keeps The MIF Away? » Read the full story
Late Payment in Scotland…No More?
Umbrellas are very popular in Scotland. “It rains a lot.” Umbrella Companies are not so popular, but we do have a small but loyal following.
Late Payment in Scotland…No More? » Read the full story
Aged Between 25 to 40? You Won’t Retire Until…
If you are self employed and aged between 25 and 40, then get ready for a shock, because you might be working for longer than you think.
Aged Between 25 to 40? You Won’t Retire Until… » Read the full story
Do This, And Don’t Do This…In The UAE
The Umbrella Companies website is truly international. Every day we get visitors from all over the world.
Do This, And Don’t Do This…In The UAE » Read the full story
Only 1 in 10 Qualify For The HMRC VIP Line
There is a new HMRC VIP line reserved for the rich and famous. If you qualify, then you jump the queue and get right through.
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Field Service Techs Must Embrace Gig Economy, Say Experts
The field service tech industry has long been traditional and set in its ways. There has always been a set way of doing things, until now…
Field Service Techs Must Embrace Gig Economy, Say Experts » Read the full story
Freelance in France? There Is a Bank For That
If you live and work in the country of France then you might be looking for a dedicated freelancer banking service? Here it is…
Freelance in France? There Is a Bank For That » Read the full story
49.6% of Malta Self Employed Have Low Education
Here at Umbrella Companies we get visitors from all around the world. We are truly international, spanning the globe 1 blog post at a time.
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Only 14% of Self Employed Saving Into Pension
Here at Umbrella Companies we talk a lot about self employed pensions. And for good reason, because most of you ignore it.
Only 14% of Self Employed Saving Into Pension » Read the full story
Upwork and Microsoft Join Hands For The Self Employed
If you are a freelancer, contractor, gig worker, or self employed, then hold on to your hat, because we have exciting news.
Upwork and Microsoft Join Hands For The Self Employed » Read the full story
Self Employed in the EU (And Lovin It)
There are approximately 228 million people working in the EU, and around 32 million of those are self employed people.
Self Employed in the EU (And Lovin It) » Read the full story
“Suitable Opportunity” Say 42% of Bulgarian Self Employed
In the country of Bulgaria there is a self employment boom happening all around the nation. Bulgarians want to work for themselves.
“Suitable Opportunity” Say 42% of Bulgarian Self Employed » Read the full story