New Government Guidance Sets Out To Help You Identify “If You Are At Risk Of Tax Avoidance”
Published on Thursday 18th November 2021, the government has released some online guidance to help agency workers and…
HMRC defends decision to only refer contractors to FCSA accredited umbrella companies and claim it’s because of a supplier
In a recent article posted on Contractor UK, HMRC defends itself for exclusively referring contractors to umbrella companies…
HMRC release new guidance to help agencies reduce risk of engaging with non-compliant umbrella companies
The government may not actively endorse umbrella companies, but they have recently released some helpful guidance online for…
The FCSA updates Charter to clear up confusion surrounding offshore operations for its members
The FCSA, the UK’s leading professional body committed to ensuring the supply chain of temporary workers is compliant…
Umbrella company cloning is the latest threat to the contractor payroll industry
In a recent article published by the FCSA, a warning has been issued to recruitment agencies that refer…
Is there a tie in period with an umbrella company?
One common question that some temporary workers have regarding umbrella companies is whether or not there is a…
Professional Passport release report on umbrella companies: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Professional Passport, payroll intermediary compliance specialists, has released a thorough report on umbrella companies. In the 38-page document,…
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…
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…
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,…
