Everyone likes a bargain! As a result, you should absolutely look for an attractive deal from an umbrella company. After all – the umbrella market is pretty competitive due to the rising number of providers. And as a result, there are some super offers out there! Keep reading and we’ll …
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If you are new to contracting, have never used an umbrella company before, or are a director of a limited company, the workings of umbrella payroll may seem confusing. Working through an umbrella company is by far the easiest way to operate as a contractor. Unlike working through a limited …
In a world where more and more contractors are finding themselves inside IR35, umbrella companies have seen a rapid rise in popularity. Well, maybe popularity isn’t the right word to use. Why? Because we’ve seen so many negative comments and articles about umbrella companies over the recent months. As a …
Umbrella companies are not the bad guys! » Read the full story
We are not here to antagonise anyone, especially umbrella companies that are committed to operating compliantly. However, we recently came across an article that grabbed our attention – for the wrong reasons. The article in question suggests that a margin up to £30 per week for an umbrella company is …
£30 a week for an umbrella company margin? No thanks! » Read the full story
Can you trust an umbrella company calculation? ‘Umbrella company calculation’ is a much-searched phrase by contractors and freelancers in the UK. And it’s no surprise. Whether you’ve been contracting for years, or you’re relatively new on the scene, it’s only natural that you want to get an idea of your …
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Umbrella company holiday pay can confuse contractors and freelancers, and this doesn’t surprise us. Umbrella company holiday pay is slightly unusual, but don’t worry – it’s not as confusing as you think. Whether you’re new to contracting, unsure how umbrella companies work, or just want a friendly reminder – we’ll …
How does Holiday Pay work with an umbrella company? » Read the full story
Off-payroll in the public sector came into effect a few years ago now, and the impact on the temporary workforce has been massive. Hats off to all the public sector organisations that took the legislation seriously and had reliable and efficient IR35 assessment protocols in place. Unfortunately, loads of companies …
Hopefully a fair world awaits contractors after April 2021 » Read the full story
The gig economy has been in the headlines almost constantly through the last few years, and now, it’s PAYE back time.
The US is presiding over the term “Dependent” Contractor, a role between employee and contractor. So why is HMRC intent on blurring our definitions yet further?
Since its inception in the May of 2010, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme has added more than 6,500 jobs in the UK, with many going to contractors.
If you’re a freelancer or an umbrella service contractor you need to stay atop your finances, warns one leading industry body.
It was recently revealed that nearly one out of every two contractors working in the UK use either a recruitment agency, an umbrella service company, or some other form of personal service company, according to a survey from FPS Group.
If you’re a temporary worker, you can’t do better than looking for contract work in the Midlands and the south of England, according to last month’s figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
If you’re working as a consultant, freelancer, or a contractor looking to maximise your take home pay (and who isn’t, in this economy?), joining an umbrella company might be just the thing for getting you the most out of your freelance business.
Contractors working through limited companies might be tempted to switch to umbrella companies once the full extent of the Revenue’s IR35 assessment criteria becomes known next week.
PAYE umbrella contractors may be tempted to relocate to Ireland after Apple announced it intends to expand its European HQ in Cork.
