Umbrella company vs limited company
Contractors and freelancers in the UK are commonly faced with two options when choosing how to operate: umbrella…
How much money will I earn when I work via an umbrella company?
Receiving your first payment from an umbrella company can often be confusing, especially if you are new to…
UK Supreme Court rejects PGMOL appeal over £584,000 tax bill
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) challenging a £584,000…
Do contractors using an umbrella company need to submit a self-assessment tax return?
If you are a contractor working via an umbrella company, you may wonder if you must submit a…
Umbrella company vs Agency PAYE: what is the difference?
When accepting a temporary assignment through a recruiting agency, contractors and freelancers in the UK are frequently given…
HMRC press release: £900,000 penalty for promoter of tax avoidance scheme
HMRC has shared another press release with the umbrellacompanies.org.uk team about a recent case where a £900,000 penalty…
Spring Budget 2024: The Chancellors Key Announcements
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered this year’s Spring Budget 2024 to the House of Commons…
What is agency PAYE?
Contractors who source temporary assignments through recruitment agencies and are inside IR35 are given two options for their…
What are the disadvantages of becoming an umbrella company employee?
There are plenty of advantages to becoming an umbrella company employee, but it's important to weigh those advantages…
What are the benefits of becoming an umbrella company employee?
We've outlined the primary reasons why contractors and freelancers prefer to use umbrella companies for their payroll for…
What are the advantages and disadvantages of contracting via a Personal Service Company (PSC)?
Because of the numerous financial and professional advantages, operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) is a popular…
Spotting a tax avoidance scheme in 2024
An enormous number of illegitimate umbrella companies that operate tax avoidance strategies to lower their tax responsibilities to…
