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…
Don’t believe umbrella company bad press – 11 facts about umbrella companies
Umbrella companies are often portrayed negatively by third party organisations who have a vendetta against the government for…
How to report a non-compliant umbrella company
Thankfully, most UK-based umbrella companies are compliant with HMRC rules and regulations and have their employees' best interests…
Should you bother switching umbrella companies?
Amazingly, there are over 500 umbrella companies in the UK. Therefore, there is plenty of choice for contractors…
A quick look at disguised remuneration
We recently wrote an article about the Labour Market Intermediaries report by the LITRG. The report includes some essential…
Accrued holiday pay – how umbrella companies should pay it to contractors
The integrity of umbrella companies has again been brought into question by third party stakeholders who are not…
Labour Market Intermediaries: LITRG publish 149-page report on umbrella companies
As the countdown for off-payroll changes in the private sector draws ever closer, the Low Incomes Tax Reform…
Using an umbrella company when inside IR35
If you find yourself inside IR35, you may decide that the best option for your payroll is an…
Is it worth your time requesting multiple umbrella company calculations?
Due to upcoming legislation changes, more and more contractors are considering using an umbrella company for their payroll.…
