How to Report Umbrella Company Misconduct to HMRC — Step-by-Step 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 04/12/2025 The umbrella company sector plays a crucial role for thousands of UK contractors, but it’s also an area…
Umbrella Companies and Workplace Pensions: What You Need to Know About Auto-Enrolment 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 01/12/2025 If you’re working through an umbrella company, you’re legally classed as an employee. That means you’re entitled to…
How the 2026 Umbrella Reforms Could Reshape Contractor Pay 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 27/11/2025 The UK umbrella sector is set for major change. With the Government planning to introduce new umbrella company…
Umbrella Company Holiday Pay: How It Should Be Calculated (and Common Tricks to Watch For) 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 24/11/2025 Umbrella workers have the same right to paid holiday as any other employee. The trouble is that holiday…
What HMRC’s New Compliance Crackdown Means for Umbrella Contractors 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 20/11/2025 HMRC has stepped up its compliance activity, and umbrella contractors are firmly in the spotlight. If you work…
Understanding Your Umbrella Contract: Key Clauses Every Worker Should Read 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 17/11/2025 When you sign up with an umbrella company, the contract you’re asked to sign isn’t just formal paperwork…
What to Do If Your Umbrella Company Goes Bust — and How to Protect Yourself 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 13/11/2025 Working through an umbrella company can offer simplicity and convenience, but what happens if the company you rely…
Umbrella company payslips vs agency PAYE payslips: What’s the difference? 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 10/11/2025 If you’re a contractor working via a recruitment agency, you may receive your pay through either an umbrella…
The Real Cost of Working Through an Umbrella: Comparing Take-Home Pay Scenarios 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 06/11/2025 For contractors and freelancers in the UK, the decision to work through an umbrella company can have a…
HMRC October 2025 Update: Three More Companies Named on Avoidance List 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 04/11/2025 HMRC has published its latest update to the list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers…
How to Choose a Compliant Umbrella Company in 2026: What to Check Before You Sign 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 03/11/2025 If you work through an umbrella company, you already know how much easier it can make your contracting…
Ghost Payroll Schemes: Why Contractors Must Stay Vigilant 0 Posted by By UCHQ Team 30/10/2025 The contracting sector in the UK continues to grow, but with growth comes risk. One of the most…