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…
A guide to help contractors and freelancers choose a compliant umbrella company
For your payroll, you must only work with compliant umbrella companies to avoid underpaying taxes and owing HMRC…
Court of Appeal rules in favour of worker in holiday pay case against Pimlico Plumbers
Last year, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled against Gary Smith, a past heating engineer at Pimlico Plumbers, regarding…
Can You Switch Umbrella Company When Mid-Contract?
Switching umbrella companies is a straightforward process, and providing you’re joining a reputable provider with streamlined processes in…
Is the cheapest umbrella company the best option?
If you’re interested in using an umbrella company for your payroll, you may be tempted to identify the…
10 tips to take on board before joining an umbrella company
Before joining an umbrella company, there are plenty of things you should check. This article will provide you…
10 reasons to choose a compliant umbrella company
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the world, and especially the UK’s temporary workforce. However, while it may…
10 pieces of useful umbrella company advice for contractors
If you’re new to umbrella companies, there is a lot of information to take on board. However, you’ve…
It’s not the umbrella company’s fault you’re inside IR35!
We’ve noticed a lot of contractors moaning about their umbrella company because of pay retention. Nobody wants to…
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…
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,…
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…
