Gig Worker Crackdown: Will Umbrella Companies Fill the Gap?
The gig worker crackdown umbrella companies debate is heating up as the UK government cracks down on non-compliance…
Do contractors using an umbrella company need to submit a self-assessment tax return?
If you are a contractor working via an umbrella company, you may wonder if you must submit a…
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…
The FCSA’s Independent Arbitration Panel (IAP) conclude Orange Genie’s £2 deduction was “not salary skimming”
Last year, Orange Genie, an FCSA-accredited umbrella company, was accused of salary skimming - a practice where an…
We asked Chat GPT: “Is it a good or bad idea for a temporary worker to use an umbrella company for payroll?”
Chat GPT is being mentioned everywhere. It is in the news, on social media, and it’s even being…
The government’s list of tax avoidance schemes grows further with two new companies added in February 2023
Last year (2022), HMRC released a list of named tax avoidance schemes, which they have frequently added to.…
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…
IWORK and Contractor Voice collaborate and encourage umbrella companies to promote their fair approach to holiday pay
Industry bodies IWORK and Contractor Voice have teamed up to spread a message to contractors and supply chain…
How cheap is a cheap umbrella company?
If you are in the middle of choosing a new umbrella company, you are probably trying to identify…
FCSA “set the record straight” regarding accusations from stakeholders about holiday pay and Codes of Compliance
Stakeholders have recently scrutinised the FCSA because of recent changes to their Codes of Compliance. In this article,…
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…
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 –…
