“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…
HMRC issue warning in new corporate report covering marketed tax avoidance schemes – “please be vigilant”
A report published on the 26th November 2020 by HMRC discusses marketed tax avoidance schemes, and it makes…
What do changes to off-payroll (IR35) in the private sector mean for limited company contractors?
Changes to off-payroll in the private sector were scheduled to roll out in April 2020. However, after one…
Getting the most out of an umbrella company calculator
Whether you’re new to contracting or you’ve been doing it for donkey’s years, you’re probably keen to get…
Understanding Umbrella Company Deductions [Sponsored Editorial]
The following editorial has been written for umbrellacompanies.org.uk by Umbrella Company UK – an FCSA accredited umbrella company.…
If you use an umbrella company, do you need to submit a personal tax return?
An interesting question – and one that is regularly asked online by umbrella company employees. The short answer…
The right way to conduct an umbrella company comparison
Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a Sherlock Holmes when it comes to identifying a deal?…
How to properly shop around for an umbrella company deal
Everyone likes a bargain! As a result, you should absolutely look for an attractive deal from an umbrella…
How do umbrella companies work?
If you are new to contracting, have never used an umbrella company before, or are a director of…
Umbrella companies are not the bad guys!
In a world where more and more contractors are finding themselves inside IR35, umbrella companies have seen a…
£30 a week for an umbrella company margin? No thanks!
We are not here to antagonise anyone, especially umbrella companies that are committed to operating compliantly. However, we…
