HMRC press release: £900,000 penalty for promoter of tax avoidance scheme
HMRC has shared another press release with the umbrellacompanies.org.uk team about a recent case where a £900,000 penalty…
Spotting a tax avoidance scheme in 2024
An enormous number of illegitimate umbrella companies that operate tax avoidance strategies to lower their tax responsibilities to…
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…
HMRC hands out £1 million fine to promoter of tax avoidance scheme
After a legal battle with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a tax avoidance scheme promoter has been handed…
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,…
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,…
What is the difference between a compliant umbrella company and a tax avoidance scheme?
There is no hiding from the fact that changes to IR35 (off-payroll) have resulted in more unscrupulous tax…
Finding an umbrella company in the New Year: 10 tips for contractors and freelancers seeking an umbrella company
The demand for umbrella companies is rising due to recent changes to off-payroll working rules (IR35). It’s estimated…
10 reasons to choose a compliant umbrella company
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the world, and especially the UK’s temporary workforce. However, while it may…
An umbrellacompanies.org.uk reader shares new non-compliant umbrella company arrangement with us
We have been made aware of an umbrella company offering contractors dividend payments to increase their pay retention.…
10 facts about using a contractor umbrella company
If you’re interested in using a contractor umbrella company for your payroll, but aren’t sure how they work,…
How to identify the worst umbrella companies in the marketplace
Our website is full of useful information to help contractors and freelancers identify the UK's best umbrella companies.…
