REC calls for HMRC to set up dedicated umbrella company hotline to easily report malpractice
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has suggested that HMRC set up a dedicated umbrella company hotline to…
The truth about umbrella companies in 2021
Shock! Umbrella companies are in the news again. It's mightily frustrating to read that some umbrellas out there…
Compliant umbrellas help the government and don’t contribute towards lost tax
Non-compliant umbrella companies are causing havoc in the industry. However, it’s worth remembering that compliant umbrella companies help…
Greedy contractors could be fueling tax avoidance schemes
We’re grateful to have some friends within the umbrella company marketplace who are well-positioned to share valuable experiences…
Should umbrella companies be regulated?
In recent news, the umbrella company industry has come under fire, and there are calls for umbrella companies…
An umbrellacompanies.org.uk reader shares new non-compliant umbrella company arrangement with us
We have been made aware of an umbrella company offering contractors dividend payments to increase their pay retention.…
Which umbrella companies are accredited by the FCSA and Professional Passport?
Yet again, a new umbrella company fraud case has come to light, and it's extremely disappointing. This time,…
Mini umbrella companies strike again
Mini umbrella companies have hit the news again as it's become apparent that some dishonest and greedy recruitment…
Official government guidance: Working through an umbrella company
The government has released some guidance online designed to help contractors, freelancers and agency workers who may require…
What are the disadvantages of using an umbrella company?
Before this article, we wrote a short piece about the advantages of using umbrella companies. Now, we wanted…
What are the benefits of using an umbrella company?
In this short article, we’re going to highlight some of the key benefits of using an umbrella company…
Check out our free umbrella company guide written for contractors, freelancers and agency workers
As umbrella companies experience demand like never before, we wanted to create an easy-to-understand guide for contractors, freelancers…
