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Everything you need to know about non-compliant umbrella companies

news / September 27, 2023 September 27, 2023 / advice, contractors, fcsa, freelancers, ipse, non-compliant, non-compliant umbrella companies, Non-compliant umbrella company, professional passport, saferec, Tax Avoidance Schemes, umbrella company guide

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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What Government Guidance Is Available About Umbrella Companies?

news / November 22, 2021 November 22, 2021 / compliant umbrella companies, contractor advice, freelancer advice, government guidance, government guidance umbrella companies, hmrc guidance, non-compliant umbrella companies, PAYE, recruitment agencies, reduce risk of tax avoidance, risk of tax avoidance, umbrella companies

To help temporary workers who are required to use an umbrella company for specific assignments (should they choose to accept the role), the government has released several pieces of guidance designed to make life easier for those impacted (including the supply chain). In this article, we’ve summarised the available government …

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

news / November 15, 2021 November 12, 2021 / fcsa, hmrc umbrella companies, ipse, non-compliant umbrella companies, parasol umbrella, professional passport, umbrella companies regulations, umbrella companies wild west, umbrella company regulate, umbrella company wild west, umbrella sector wild west, wild west

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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HMRC release new guidance to help agencies reduce risk of engaging with non-compliant umbrella companies

news / October 20, 2021 October 15, 2021 / compliance, disguised remuneration schemes, hmrc, hmrc guidance, non-compliant umbrella companies, preferred supplier list, PSL, recruitment agencies, tax avoidance, temporary workers, umbrella companies, umbrella company

The government may not actively endorse umbrella companies, but they have recently released some helpful guidance online for temporary workers, recruitment agencies and businesses that engage with contractors and freelancers. The latest guidance (released in October 2021) is written for recruitment agencies and firms that use temporary workers and is …

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Are umbrella companies illegal?

news / July 5, 2021 June 22, 2021 / Are umbrella companies illegal, compliant umbrella companies, illegal umbrella companies, non-compliant umbrella companies, regulate umbrella companies, umbrella companies, umbrella company, umbrella company regulation

Amazingly, “are umbrella companies illegal” is a very commonly searched phrase on Google. Therefore, we wanted to discuss why some individuals and organisations may not be happy with umbrella companies and why some parties may be campaigning for umbrella companies to be made illegal. Keep reading for more information. Firstly …

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10 reasons to choose a compliant umbrella company

news / June 21, 2021 March 20, 2023 / choose compliant umbrella company, compliant umbrella, Compliant Umbrella Company, non-compliant umbrella companies, Non-compliant umbrella company, PAYE, tax avoidance scheme, umbrella pay, umbrella paye, umbrella take home pay

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the world, and especially the UK’s temporary workforce. However, while it may be tempting to choose an umbrella that’s offering inflated pay retention, its crucial contractors, freelancers and agency workers choose a compliant umbrella company for their payroll. Keep reading, and we’ll explain 10 …

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The truth about umbrella companies in 2021

news / June 3, 2021 May 27, 2021 / accredited umbrella companies, compliant umbrella companies, fcsa, hmrc, holiday pay, mini umbrella companies, muc, muc fraud, non-compliant umbrella companies, professional passport, regulate umbrella companies, Tax Avoidance Schemes, truth about umbrella companies, umbrella companies, umbrella companies regulation, umbrella companies truth, umbrella company, umbrella company compliance, umbrella company margin

Shock! Umbrella companies are in the news again. It’s mightily frustrating to read that some umbrellas out there completely disregard the rules and put their employees at risk of non-compliance. Now seems the perfect opportunity to reassure our readers that most UK-based umbrella companies are compliant and provide a pretty …

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Greedy contractors could be fueling tax avoidance schemes

news / May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 / agency workers, APSCo, contractors, fcsa, freelancers, greedy contractors, hmrc, income tax, ipse, LITRG, mini umbrella companies, mini umbrella company, mini umbrella company fraud, muc, muc fraud, national insurance, non-compliance, non-compliant umbrella companies, Non-compliant umbrella company, pay as you earn, pay retention, PAYE, professional passport, tax avoidance, Tax Avoidance Schemes, tax evasion, tax evasion schemes, tax regulations, uk tax, umbrella companies, umbrella company

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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An umbrellacompanies.org.uk reader shares new non-compliant umbrella company arrangement with us

news / May 19, 2021 May 12, 2021 / disguised remuneration, dividends, national minimum wage, nmw, non-compliant umbrella companies, Non-compliant umbrella company, PAYE, tax avoidance, tax avoidance scheme, tax avoidance umbrella, tax avoidance umbrella scheme, umbrella companies, umbrella company, umbrellacompanies.org.uk

We have been made aware of an umbrella company offering contractors dividend payments to increase their pay retention. We’re not here to name names, and we’re not here to scaremonger. However, we are here to educate our readers and help contractors, freelancers, and temporary workers make well-informed decisions regarding their …

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