Gig Worker Crackdown: Will Umbrella Companies Fill the Gap?
The gig worker crackdown umbrella companies debate is heating up as the UK government cracks down on non-compliance…
Umbrella Company Reform: What Agencies and End Clients Must Do Now
The publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025 signals a significant turning point for recruitment agencies and end clients…
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…
Contracting in the UK: When should you consider becoming a contractor?
We have put together this brief article to give you all the information you need to decide whether…
FAQ – Do I have to use an umbrella company for my payroll?
Umbrella companies are in high demand by contractors and freelancers looking for a compliant way to be paid…
Alliance (CS) Ltd awarded Professional Passport accreditation
Alliance (CS) proudly announces its recent achievement of Professional Passport accreditation, a testament to its dedication to compliance,…
A recent survey identifies “worrying levels of non-compliance” within the umbrella company marketplace
ContractorCalculator, a well-respected news source for contractors and freelancers, has conducted a survey which has "uncovered alarming levels…
SafeRec Certification – the new standard shaping the future of compliance in the umbrella company sector
If you are a freelancer, contractor or temporary worker payroll sector stakeholder, you may have heard of SafeRec.…
FCSA launches umbrella company payslip review initiative powered by SafeRec
To protect contractors and freelancers using umbrella companies in the UK, the FCSA has teamed up with SafeRec…
An umbrella company guide for nurses
If you work shifts as a nurse, you may have been asked to register with an umbrella company…
Requesting a free umbrella company take-home pay calculation
Before joining an umbrella company, it is wise to request a free take-home pay calculation that will show…
