How to identify the worst umbrella companies in the marketplace
Our website is full of useful information to help contractors and freelancers identify the UK's best umbrella companies.…
Useful tips for limited company contractors who may need to use an umbrella company in 2021
Changes to off-payroll in the private sector are set to roll out in April 2021. They may be…
“Mini umbrella companies” (MUC) are the latest thing to try and give the marketplace a bad name
A majority of umbrella companies are compliant, but it only takes one or two non-compliant providers to come…
HMRC issue warning in new corporate report covering marketed tax avoidance schemes – “please be vigilant”
A report published on the 26th November 2020 by HMRC discusses marketed tax avoidance schemes, and it makes…
Umbrella companies aren’t finished yet – according to HMRC
This week when speaking to a contractor, I got told: “your lot are finished, HMRC have seen to…
How to spot a tax avoidance scheme, and why you should never use one
To put it bluntly – tax avoidance schemes are evil. They trick you into thinking paying less tax…
What is a Key Information Document?
Under new employment legislation, recruitment agencies will present contractors and agency workers with a Key Information Document before…
Another Month, Another IR35 Twist in the Tail
News is reaching us here at a rainy UCHQ that the Government may be set for a few…
Self Employed and in £10,000 or More of Debt? Read This…
15% of the UK workforce is now classed as “self employed,” but is everybody rolling in cash? Apparently not.
Auto-Enrolment Pensions – “Counter Productive,” Says Government
There has been a lot of talk recently about auto-enrolment pensions for the self employed. Most people are in favour, but one guy is not.
Contractors to Finally Get Paid on Time…Maybe
I reported right here on this blog about how contractors spend an average of 20 days a year chasing clients for late payments. Sometimes they never get paid.
Experts Say Making Tax Digital is Too Soon
Most umbrella contractors are by now aware of the plans to make tax digital (MTD), but some people wonder if it might be rushed.
