Umbrella Company Reform: What Agencies and End Clients Must Do Now
The publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025 signals a significant turning point for recruitment agencies and end clients…
Umbrella company vs limited company
Contractors and freelancers in the UK are commonly faced with two options when choosing how to operate: umbrella…
Umbrella company vs Agency PAYE: what is the difference?
When accepting a temporary assignment through a recruiting agency, contractors and freelancers in the UK are frequently given…
A guide to help contractors and freelancers choose a compliant umbrella company
For your payroll, you must only work with compliant umbrella companies to avoid underpaying taxes and owing HMRC…
FAQ – Do I have to use an umbrella company for my payroll?
Umbrella companies are in high demand by contractors and freelancers looking for a compliant way to be paid…
Try the free and comprehensive umbrella company calculator built by Payslip Buddy
Payslip Buddy, an AI-powered umbrella payslip auditing software, has released a free and comprehensive umbrella company calculator, and…
Do contractors using an umbrella company need to submit a self-assessment tax return for the 2021/22 tax year?
A common question amongst umbrella company employees is – “I am using an umbrella company; do I need…
How do you register with an umbrella company?
Registering with an umbrella company is straightforward and can be completed in no more than 15 minutes. However,…
The pros and cons of using an umbrella company in 2023
Umbrella companies remain a popular payroll provider for contractors and freelancers in the UK. However, how much do…
HMRC adds another payroll provider to its list of tax avoidance schemes
HMRC has added another new company to its list of tax avoidance schemes - which now consists of…
Contractors should never feel forced to use an umbrella company
Using an umbrella company is a popular payroll choice for tens of thousands of contractors and freelancers working…
Advice for contractors: An umbrella company example
As umbrella companies are in higher demand than ever before, we’ve created an umbrella example to help explain…
