How Brexit Affects Right to Work (RTW) Checks for Umbrella Companies
Brexit has finally happened and the UK left the European Union at the turn of the New Year.…
The FCSA fights for contingent workers in response to lockdown #3
Nobody wanted a third lockdown, but after the rising numbers of coronavirus cases and associated deaths, the government…
How to identify the worst umbrella companies in the marketplace
Our website is full of useful information to help contractors and freelancers identify the UK's best umbrella companies.…
What to look for from an umbrella company in 2021
With upcoming changes to off-payroll legislation looming, more and more contractors and freelancers are likely to require an…
Who is the FCSA, and why does FCSA accreditation mean so much to its members?
Throughout our website, we reiterate how important it is that contractors and freelancers only use compliant umbrella companies…
What is Pay as You Earn (PAYE)?
If you’re using an umbrella company for your payroll, or you’re considering it, you should already know what…
Your Umbrella Company Does Not Decide How Much You Are Deducted – HMRC Does
Time and time again we hear “why is my umbrella taking so much of my money” or “my…
The warning signs of a tax avoidance scheme
Using an umbrella company is a simple, hassle-free way to get paid as a contractor, and the majority…
Useful tips for limited company contractors who may need to use an umbrella company in 2021
Changes to off-payroll in the private sector are set to roll out in April 2021. They may be…
Are there any benefits to using an umbrella company?
We all like to get a return on our investments – a return that leaves us with the…
“Mini umbrella companies” (MUC) are the latest thing to try and give the marketplace a bad name
A majority of umbrella companies are compliant, but it only takes one or two non-compliant providers to come…
Limited vs umbrella: which option should you choose?
Contracting through a limited company has many benefits, with the most obvious being the tax advantages for those…
