Finding an umbrella company in the New Year: 10 tips for contractors and freelancers seeking an umbrella company
The demand for umbrella companies is rising due to recent changes to off-payroll working rules (IR35). It’s estimated…
Helpful information if you are unpaid by an umbrella company
Sadly, it appears that a well-known umbrella company has filed for liquidation - leaving hundreds of contractors potentially…
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…
Why is the umbrella company marketplace compared to the “wild west”?
The umbrella company sector has recently come under scrutiny from several stakeholders. Some have gone as far to…
No Update From Unified Payroll Leaves Umbrella Employees Very Worried
In September, we reported that Unified Payroll, a well-known umbrella company, was subjected to security issues that resulted…
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…
Warning: The FCSA has website cloned
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has had its website cloned by a third party. This type…
Why do we only feature 10 umbrella companies and not all of them?
We’ve recently received a comment from a reader who was curious why we only feature 10 umbrella companies…
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 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…
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…
