Autumn Budget 2024: What were the Chancellors’ Key Announcements?
Today (30th October 2024), Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the new Labour government's first Budget. Our latest article summarises…
Why do umbrella company illustrations differ between providers?
Before registering with an umbrella company, requesting a tailored take-home pay calculation to compare projected weekly or monthly…
What is an umbrella company margin?
Contractors who have never used an umbrella company before or are used to operating via their limited company…
Umbrella company vs limited company
Contractors and freelancers in the UK are commonly faced with two options when choosing how to operate: umbrella…
How much money will I earn when I work via an umbrella company?
Receiving your first payment from an umbrella company can often be confusing, especially if you are new to…
UK Supreme Court rejects PGMOL appeal over £584,000 tax bill
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) challenging a £584,000…
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…
“Clear cut” evidence suggests FCSA accredited umbrella has been “unlawfully” withholding money from contractors
Contractor Voice has accused an FCSA-accredited umbrella company of unlawfully retaining the pay of the contractors it has…
The Umbrella Company Checklist For Contractors Inside IR35
If you take on an assignment inside IR35, you may decide that you’re better off using an umbrella…
Is it easy to switch between a limited company and umbrella company?
The answer to this question depends on quite a few circumstances, but in theory – yes. It should…
What are the umbrella company alternatives?
Before you begin contracting, one of the first things you need to consider is which business structure you…
