Understanding umbrella company take home pay
One of the most frequently asked questions by contractors and freelancers before they register with an umbrella company…
Umbrella company benefits – 10 reasons why using a brolly is a good idea!
If you are new to the world of contracting, there are lots of different options to consider. Arguably…
Hopefully a fair world awaits contractors after April 2021
Off-payroll in the public sector came into effect a few years ago now, and the impact on the…
Got Furlough? August Changes Incoming
Another week, another sting in the tail for some contractors who are using umbrella companies. If it wasn’t…
Should Umbrella Companies be Regulated?
In a week where there is clearly a dire need for umbrellas (of any colour) outside, we thought…
IR35 Changes off the Table
It’s been a disappointing start to the year here at UCHQ. Not only is the intern still performing…
Another year comes to an end…
As we reach the passing of another year, another decade, no less, we reach that fiddly time of…
UCHQ Carol Service
Well, it’s that time of year, folks. Our Christmas party is later on today, the intern is spending…
Top Cities for Small Businesses Revealed
Self employed? Working alone or in a small business? We kind of envy you. While of course, we…
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…
A Winter of Discontent?
As autumn chills start permeating the air and we gaze outside, wondering if this really will be a winter of discontent, or simply yet another winter of I’m A Celebrity with a nice glass of red, the world, my friends, is changing.
An Umbrella Education… Part two
As you may recall, we have a new intern at UCHQ.
In terms of her education, the going has been decidedly slow.
I found her the other day, browsing the hashtag #umbrella on Instagram. “These purple ones look nice, don’t they, Ed?”
I felt my blood pressure rising. “Have you looked into IR35 yet?” I asked.
