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…
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…
The future of the job market? It could go either way..
While life appears to be returning to something approaching reality, the view ahead is not quite so cheery.
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.
IR35 – Up for Discussion
The government has fulfilled its budget promise and issued the IR35 discussion document. Should it worry contractors? Only if MPs take a huge pay cut
Cyber security is no laughing matter – even for contractors
You may think that only large firms and multinationals need to worry about things such as cyber security, but even contractors need to be aware of the dangers!
Do limited company contractors fall under AWR?
Four months after the AWR were implemented there is still an area of uncertainty surrounding the position of limited company contractors.
Umbrella company contractors need not fear new GAAR
Some umbrella company contractors have been getting anxious in case HMRC uses the newly proposed GAAR to hound them.
SMEs have excellent opportunities for umbrella company contractors
Umbrella company contractors are more likely to find opportunities with small businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.
Banking sector demonstrates increased demand for interims
Interim managers who work through an umbrella company should have noticed an increase in demand for their services towards the end of last year, mainly from the financial services and banking sectors.
What do umbrella company contractors think about the prospects for 2012?
A recent survey by the PCG found that most limited company contractors think the UK’s economic landscape will not improve next year.
Limited company contractors get tough on debtors
Private sector suppliers, including limited company contractors, are focusing increasingly on their cashflow and threatening clients with legal action if they do not settle their invoices in a timely manner.
