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Everything you need to know about non-compliant umbrella companies

Everything you need to know about non-compliant umbrella companies

news / September 27, 2023 / , , , , , , , , , , ,

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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Government U-turn announced as IR35 repeal (off-payroll working rules) is scrapped by new Chancellor

Government U-turn announced as IR35 repeal (off-payroll working rules) is scrapped by new Chancellor

news / October 17, 2022 / , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

New Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced the government will not be repealing the off-payroll working rules from April 2023 – just weeks after ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng said the government would ”repeal the 2017 and 2021 reforms” from April 2023. This news will undoubtedly frustrate and disappoint all stakeholders …

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Contractor UK Brings ‘Sham’ Umbrella Company Accreditation Body To Light In Alarming Article

Contractor UK brings ‘sham’ umbrella company accreditation body to light in alarming article

news / June 30, 2022 / , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

As if choosing a compliant umbrella company isn’t difficult enough! There are over 500 umbrellas in the UK, and while most are compliant, some are tax avoidance schemes preying on vulnerable contractors and freelancers. In an article by Contractor UK, a ‘sham’ accreditation body has been identified. If you’re a …

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Advice For Contractors Who Think They’ve Not Received Their Fair Share Of Holiday Pay From An Umbrella Company

Advice for contractors who think they’ve not received their fair share of holiday pay from an umbrella company

news / June 13, 2022 / , , , , , , , , , , ,

Compliant umbrella companies will not only explain how holiday pay works before you register with them, but they’ll also ensure they process it compliantly and as requested. Frustratingly, this hasn’t always been the case and a few umbrella companies have been accused of retaining holiday pay for themselves – leaving …

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Report by Committee of Public Accounts is "damning indictment of the IR35 rules", says IPSE

Report by Committee of Public Accounts is “damning indictment of the IR35 rules”, says IPSE

news / March 20, 2023 / , , , , , , , , ,

In a report (25th May 2022) by the Committee of Public Accounts entitled ‘Lessons from implementing IR35 reforms’, HMRC is accused of having “done little to understand the wider impact of the reforms on workers or labour markets”. Keep reading as we summarise the report and share IPSE’s views on …

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10 Organisations Every Contractor And Freelancer Should Be Following

10 organisations every contractor and freelancer should be following

news / May 27, 2022 / , , , , , , , , , ,

If you’re a contractor or freelancer, there are many rules and regulations to understand within your sector – especially when it comes to payroll. For example, with so many temporary workers finding themselves inside IR35 since recent changes to off-payroll working rules, hundreds of thousands of workers have been required …

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IPSE release report examining the attitudes and concerns of umbrella company workers

IPSE release report examining the attitudes and concerns of umbrella company workers

news / April 26, 2022 / , , , , , , , ,

The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has released a report which looks at the attitudes of temporary workers who are using the services of umbrella companies for payroll. The report has some fascinating findings, as we summarise in this article. Please keep reading for more information and …

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Why is the umbrella company marketplace compared to the “wild west”?

Why is the umbrella company marketplace compared to the “wild west”?

news / November 12, 2021 / , , , , , , , , , , ,

The umbrella company sector has recently come under scrutiny from several stakeholders. Some have gone as far to refer to the marketplace as being like the “wild west”. Keep reading our blog, and we’ll explain why the umbrella company industry has been criticised and what you can do to ensure …

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Greedy contractors could be fueling tax avoidance schemes

Greedy contractors could be fueling tax avoidance schemes

news / May 26, 2021 / , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

We’re grateful to have some friends within the umbrella company marketplace who are well-positioned to share valuable experiences with our readers. We’re surprised to hear the number of contractors who complain to umbrella companies about their take-home pay and how other umbrella companies are quoting them more. Some temporary workers …

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