Contractor UK brings ‘sham’ umbrella company accreditation body to light in alarming article
As if choosing a compliant umbrella company isn't difficult enough! There are over 500 umbrellas in the UK,…
Advice for contractors who think they’ve not received their fair share of holiday pay from an umbrella company
Compliant umbrella companies will not only explain how holiday pay works before you register with them, but they’ll…
Report by Committee of Public Accounts is “damning indictment of the IR35 rules”, says IPSE
In a report (25th May 2022) by the Committee of Public Accounts entitled 'Lessons from implementing IR35 reforms',…
10 organisations every contractor and freelancer should be following
If you’re a contractor or freelancer, there are many rules and regulations to understand within your sector –…
Umbrella company examples – the difference between a compliant umbrella and tax avoidance scheme
We’ve noticed that many contractors and freelancers are Google searching for ‘umbrella company examples’, and as a result,…
An Umbrella Company Comparison Guide
The umbrella company market is booming, and there are over 500 providers in the UK. With so many…
Should You Bother Transferring Umbrella Companies?
Transferring umbrella companies sounds stressful. However, you may be surprised to know that it’s pretty easy, and your…
We’ve Updated Our Umbrella Company Directory To Help You Identify Which Providers Are FCSA And Professional Passport Accredited
There are hundreds of umbrella companies in the UK, meaning it’s difficult to choose a provider you can…
What should you do if you receive inaccurate and unethical pay illustrations from an umbrella company?
The UCHQ team recently received an email from a concerned contractor. The message suggested an FCSA accredited umbrella…
Umbrella Workers’ National Insurance Increase Is Almost Double That Of Regular Workers
The Chancellor will impose an increase in both employers’ and employees’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs), which will take effect from April 6th 2022. …
Today Is Your Last Chance To Help The Government With A Call For Evidence About Umbrella Companies
The deadline is this evening! If you are a contractor, freelancer, recruitment agency or end-hirer who engages with…
Be Wary Of Any Umbrella Company That’s Actively Promoting Expenses
In 2016, the government introduced legislation referred to as Supervision, Direction and Control (SDC). Effectively, this put an…
