Limited vs umbrella: which option should you choose?
Contracting through a limited company has many benefits, with the most obvious being the tax advantages for those…
HMRC issue warning in new corporate report covering marketed tax avoidance schemes – “please be vigilant”
A report published on the 26th November 2020 by HMRC discusses marketed tax avoidance schemes, and it makes…
What do changes to off-payroll (IR35) in the private sector mean for limited company contractors?
Changes to off-payroll in the private sector were scheduled to roll out in April 2020. However, after one…
A Quick Guide to Umbrella Company Expenses
If you are a director of your own limited company, you will probably be used to claiming tax…
Understanding umbrella company take home pay
One of the most frequently asked questions by contractors and freelancers before they register with an umbrella company…
Umbrella company benefits – 10 reasons why using a brolly is a good idea!
If you are new to the world of contracting, there are lots of different options to consider. Arguably…
How to properly shop around for an umbrella company deal
Everyone likes a bargain! As a result, you should absolutely look for an attractive deal from an umbrella…
How do umbrella companies work?
If you are new to contracting, have never used an umbrella company before, or are a director of…
Hopefully a fair world awaits contractors after April 2021
Off-payroll in the public sector came into effect a few years ago now, and the impact on the…
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…
The future of the job market? It could go either way..
While life appears to be returning to something approaching reality, the view ahead is not quite so cheery.
Has AWR had any impact on the UK’s contractor workforce?
Six months on from the introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations and its still pretty much business as usual as far as contractor demand is concerned.
