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Gig Worker Crackdown: Will Umbrella Companies Fill the Gap?

Gig Worker Crackdown: Will Umbrella Companies Fill the Gap? The gig worker crackdown umbrella companies debate is heating up as the UK government cracks down on non-compliance in the flexible labour market. With tighter rules and growing tax scrutiny, umbrella companies may soon fill the gap for platforms and workers […]

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Umbrella Company Reform: What Agencies and End Clients Must Do Now

Umbrella Company Reform: What Agencies and End Clients Must Do Now The publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025 signals a significant turning point for recruitment agencies and end clients who engage contractors via umbrella companies. With sweeping new rules on tax liability and compliance, the Government is making it clear:

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A guide to help contractors and freelancers choose a compliant umbrella company

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 thousands of pounds. Verifying if the umbrella company you wish to work with is SafeRec Certified, FCSA Accredited, or Professional Passport Accredited is one way to make sure they are operating in

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HMRC expose new “complex tax avoidance scheme”

HMRC expose new “complex tax avoidance scheme”

HMRC has shared a recent press release with our team and we thought you would find it helpful. Please keep reading to learn more about the new scheme, which is associated with Darren Patrick-Green and involves contractors engaging with a Singapore company, Procorre LLP, to avoid paying Income Tax and

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FAQ – Do I have to use an umbrella company for my payroll?

FAQ – Do I have to use an umbrella company for my payroll?

Umbrella companies are in high demand by contractors and freelancers looking for a compliant way to be paid while working on temporary assignments. While most offer compliant and straightforward payroll, some have recently made the headlines for the wrong reasons, including so-called “salary skimming” and signs of malpractice. In this

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5 things we have learned about the umbrella company marketplace in 2023

5 things we have learned about the umbrella company marketplace in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we have been looking back at the umbrella company marketplace to summarise everything we have learned. Please take a look and let us know whether you agree with our summary, and comment with your thoughts below! 1) SafeRec is a game-changer SafeRec has really

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The FCSA's Chief Executive, Chris Bryce, shares his views on the Autumn Statement 2023

The FCSA’s Chief Executive, Chris Bryce, shares his views on the Autumn Statement 2023

Earlier today (Wednesday, 22nd November 2023), Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the Autumn Statement 2023 in parliament. Some important announcements were made that will impact contractors and freelancers (as well as small business owners). Keep reading to learn more about the Autumn Statement 2023, including the views of

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A recent survey identifies "worrying levels of non-compliance" within the umbrella company marketplace

A recent survey identifies “worrying levels of non-compliance” within the umbrella company marketplace

ContractorCalculator, a well-respected news source for contractors and freelancers, has conducted a survey which has “uncovered alarming levels of non-compliance and a lack of worker protections within the umbrella industry”. We’ve summarised the survey’s findings below and have provided some helpful tips to help you pick a compliant umbrella company

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Everything you need to know about non-compliant umbrella companies

Everything you need to know about non-compliant umbrella companies

Embarking on a contracting career in the United Kingdom requires a keen understanding of umbrella companies’ pivotal role in this sector. They act as indispensable intermediaries between contractors and clients, significantly easing the administrative workload for contractors and ensuring that they are paid on time and in accordance with UK

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SafeRec – the new AI software shaping the future of compliance in the umbrella company sector

SafeRec Certification – the new standard shaping the future of compliance in the umbrella company sector

If you are a freelancer, contractor or temporary worker payroll sector stakeholder, you may have heard of SafeRec. The AI-powered software has taken the umbrella company sector by storm and has painted a new path for umbrellas looking to prove to their workers and agencies they operate compliantly with HMRC.

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The government open consultation to discuss tougher consequences for promoters of tax avoidance schemes

The government open consultation to discuss tougher consequences for promoters of tax avoidance schemes

Tax avoidance schemes remain a serious concern to stakeholders within the contractor payroll and staffing sector. While most umbrella companies operate compliantly, some unethically aim to boost take-home pay by reducing tax and National Insurance Contributions. Recently, the government has opened a consultation to review tougher consequences for promoters of

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FCSA launches umbrella company payslip review initiative, powered by SafeRec

FCSA launches umbrella company payslip review initiative powered by SafeRec

To protect contractors and freelancers using umbrella companies in the UK, the FCSA has teamed up with SafeRec to provide a free payslip review service. It is free and available to employees of any umbrella company – not just those using an FCSA-accredited umbrella for their payroll. Keep reading for

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The FCSA's Independent Arbitration Panel (IAP) conclude Orange Genie's £2 deduction was "not salary skimming"

The FCSA’s Independent Arbitration Panel (IAP) conclude Orange Genie’s £2 deduction was “not salary skimming”

Last year, Orange Genie, an FCSA-accredited umbrella company, was accused of salary skimming – a practice where an umbrella unethically retains more than its margin, and employees are left out of pocket. On the back of an investigation, the FCSA suspended Orange Genie for six months. On Friday, 5th May

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Help protect the fellow contractors and freelancers and report non-compliant umbrella companies

Help protect fellow contractors and freelancers and report non-compliant umbrella companies

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has recently launched a new whistleblowing hotline for contractors and freelancers to report non-compliant and unethical behaviour from umbrella companies. Chris Bryce, CEO of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association, contributed a guest blog to Contractor UK discussing the new FCSA whistleblowing hotline.

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A quick guide to help contractors pick a compliant umbrella company in 2023

A quick guide to help contractors pick a compliant umbrella company in 2023

It appears that a government-proposed “Single Enforcement Body” designed to monitor umbrella companies and maintain the highest compliance standards has been put on hold. Therefore, it’s never been more important for temporary workers to understand how to pick a compliant umbrella company in 2023 and spot the obvious signs of

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The FCSA Concludes Investigation Into Umbrella Company Liquid Friday And Alleged Salary Skimming

The FCSA concludes investigation into umbrella company Liquid Friday and alleged salary skimming

Over the last few months, a small number of umbrella companies have been accused of salary skimming and essentially boosting their profits at the expense of employees. Most recently, Contractor Voice accused Liquid Friday, an FCSA-accredited umbrella company, of malpractice. The FCSA has now released a statement about an investigation

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