The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Picking a compliant umbrella company is extremely important to ensure your payroll is processed in accordance with HMRC’s rules and regulations. To help make your search for a trustworthy umbrella company easier, we’ve put a short video together which answers the commonly asked question – what are the warning signs …
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A commonly asked question amongst contractors, freelancers and stakeholders in the temporary staffing industry is whether or not the government regulates the umbrella company sector. The short answer is no, but two self-regulating bodies, the FCSA and Professional Passport, are doing an excellent job promoting compliance and protecting temporary works. …
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The Umbrella Companies YouTube Channel is growing quickly, and the most recent video we’ve added will provide some helpful tips to find the best umbrella company in the UK marketplace. Please keep reading to find out more information. We’ve embedded the video in this article and have provided the transcript, …
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In our latest video, we’ve outlined all the deductions that you should expect to see on your umbrella company payslip, including tax, national insurance, employment costs, pension contributions and student loan repayments. Please check it out now, and visit the Umbrella Companies YouTube Channel for more short videos about umbrella …
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The Umbrella Companies Team has added a new video to our YouTube Channel and wanted to share it with our readers. Please check out this blog to view our video called ‘What is an umbrella company margin?’ The transcript of the video is below, as well as a link to …
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Chat GPT is being mentioned everywhere. It is in the news, on social media, and it’s even being discussed at the local pub. But what is it, and can it accurately answer essential questions about umbrella companies? We wanted to test Chat GPT and see how accurate it is. Therefore, …
The Umbrella Companies Team is in the process of developing a series of short but informative videos designed to cover all things related to umbrella companies. We’ll share these videos with you via our blog, and you can also check out our new YouTube channel, which we will update regularly. …
Last year (2022), HMRC released a list of named tax avoidance schemes, which they have frequently added to. In January, the government added five tax avoidance schemes to the list, and this month, a further two – Canopaye Limited and Integra Resourcing Limited. Please keep reading for more information. In …
Our website is full of helpful guides about umbrella companies. We’ve covered dozens of essential topics, including umbrella company margins, payslips, tax avoidance schemes, accreditations (the FCSA and Professional Passport), malpractice, advantages and disadvantages, walkthroughs, and more! However, we don’t have videos to answer these topics. But not to worry! …
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To help contractors interact and discuss positive and negative experiences with umbrella companies, we have recently added an umbrella company forum to our website. It’s early days and we’ve only had a few contributions so far, but we’re hopeful that over time, contractors and freelancers will use this free feature …
A common question amongst umbrella company employees is – “I am using an umbrella company; do I need to submit a self-assessment tax return for the 2021/22 tax year”. As we explain in this article, the answer depends solely on your circumstances. Please keep reading for more information. Umbrella employees …
If you work shifts as a nurse, you may have been asked to register with an umbrella company for your payroll. This arrangement is common – especially when sourcing roles through a recruitment agency. This blog explains umbrella companies for nurses and how to ensure you’re paid correctly, ethically and …
The cost of living crisis has put a significant financial strain on families throughout the UK. In this guest article provided by Rehab Recovery, the cost of living crisis is examined in detail, outlining how it is impacting particular groups’ mental health. A specially designed infographic includes data highlighting people …
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On the 19th of January 2023, the government added five umbrella companies (or payroll providers) to its list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers – Able Ltd, AML Tax (UK) Limited, Contractor Central Accounting Ltd, Denmedical UK Limited and Tailored UK Services Ltd. Keep reading for more …
Before joining an umbrella company, it is wise to request a free take-home pay calculation that will show you your estimated pay retention once all the legal deductions have been made (Pay As You Earn). Keep reading for more information about free umbrella company take-home pay calculations. What is an …
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Registering with an umbrella company is straightforward and can be completed in no more than 15 minutes. However, you will be required to share a lot of personal information and sign and return a contract of employment. This blog breaks down the umbrella company registration process and discusses how you …
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