Umbrella company fees: what do you need to know?
There is often a lot of confusion surrounding umbrella company fees, so we wanted to clarify any misunderstandings.…
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…
IPSE release report examining the attitudes and concerns of umbrella company workers
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has released a report which looks at the attitudes…
Advice for contractors: An umbrella company example
As umbrella companies are in higher demand than ever before, we’ve created an umbrella example to help explain…
Court of Appeal rules in favour of worker in holiday pay case against Pimlico Plumbers
Last year, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled against Gary Smith, a past heating engineer at Pimlico Plumbers, regarding…
What is going on at Parasol Group?
A few weeks ago, Parasol, a leading umbrella company, was struck by a cyber-attack that caused severe issues…
How Do Umbrella Companies Make Money?
There is a common misconception that umbrella companies are raking it in. In reality, the only income that…
Download our complete guide to umbrella companies
If you’re new to umbrella companies, you will probably have many questions about how they work and process…
Parasol umbrella company experiences “system outage” resulting in delayed payments
One of the UK’s best-known umbrella companies, Parasol, has experienced a “system outage”, which has resulted in late…
Is the cheapest umbrella company the best option?
If you’re interested in using an umbrella company for your payroll, you may be tempted to identify the…
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…
