“PAYE Us Now!” Say Gig Workers
The gig economy has been in the headlines almost constantly through the last few years, and now, it's PAYE back time.
Would a third tier work system sort out UK taxation?
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?
EFG scheme adds more than 6,500 jobs since May of 2010
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.
Freelancers told to keep close eye on their finances
If you're a freelancer or an umbrella service contractor you need to stay atop your finances, warns one leading industry body.
48% UK contractors use some form of personal service company
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.
The Midlands are where it’s at for temporary work
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.
Maximise your take home pay: join an umbrella company
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.
Will it be bonanza time for umbrella companies next week?
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.
Will PAYE IT contractors find opportunities with Apple?
PAYE umbrella contractors may be tempted to relocate to Ireland after Apple announced it intends to expand its European HQ in Cork.
Boost for oil and gas specialist umbrella company contractors
Umbrella company contractors working in the oil and gas industry should be kept in work for many years thanks to a new North Sea drilling contract.
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.
Will PAYE contractors be drilling for oil in Yorkshire?
Umbrella contractors working in the oil industry could benefit from the decision to let Rathlin Energy drill for oil in Yorkshire.
