£30 a week for an umbrella company margin? No thanks!
We are not here to antagonise anyone, especially umbrella companies that are committed to operating compliantly. However, we…
How does Holiday Pay work with an umbrella company?
Umbrella company holiday pay can confuse contractors and freelancers, and this doesn’t surprise us. Umbrella company holiday pay…
Umbrella companies aren’t finished yet – according to HMRC
This week when speaking to a contractor, I got told: “your lot are finished, HMRC have seen to…
How to spot a tax avoidance scheme, and why you should never use one
To put it bluntly – tax avoidance schemes are evil. They trick you into thinking paying less tax…
What is a Key Information Document?
Under new employment legislation, recruitment agencies will present contractors and agency workers with a Key Information Document before…
Why a Good Umbrella Won’t Stop You Paying Tax
Some weeks, here at UCHQ, while we spend far more time than we should wondering exactly what the…
Umbrella Companies and COVID-19 – what you need to know
Yes, we’ve been gone for a little while, but just for some essential work on bigger things at UCHQ, such as furloughing the intern and the rest of the team.
Contractors Told “Challenge HMRC”
Have you ever felt unfairly treated by the HMRC? If so, then you must do something about it experts are telling contractors.
£8.1 Billion Lost in Late Payments Every Year
It's official...the self employed (including umbrella contractors) are losing out on an estimated £8.1 billion in late payments from customers each year.
Steady wages highly desired, new survey says
Turns out umbrella contractors are no different than traditional employees - a new survey found that steady wages are highly desired by temp workers.
FSB urges parties to support SMEs
There's a major election cycle upon us - and the Federation of Small Businesses is urging everyone to support small and medium-sized businesses.
24pc of SME employees want to be self-employed
When it comes to the number of traditional permanent employees working for SMEs in the UK, nearly 1 out of 4 wish they were self-employed.
