When choosing an umbrella company to work with, cost is always going to be a key consideration. But how do brollies charge for their services? What sort of things should you look for when researching the market? In this blog,…
You may have heard the term ‘salary skimming’ pop up in industry news lately, so we thought we’d give you some insight into what it is and more importantly, how to avoid being a victim of it. Salary skimming explained…
IR35 is a piece of UK tax legislation designed to stop workers claiming to be contractors purely for tax benefits. Join us as we share industry insight into IR35, including what it means for contractors and latest updates. What does…
When deciding which umbrella company to work with, it is important to consider whether it is a trusted provider. But how can you deduce this information? In this article, we explain how HMRC’s interactive risk checker can help contractors find…
No one enjoys wading through endless admin documents, especially when you’ve got a job to do! That’s why working with an umbrella company is a great way to ensure your protection as a freelancer or contractor. However, with this third-party…
HMRC has removed VAT paper registrations - taxpayers must now use the online system. This change was made last month in an attempt to streamline processing times for VAT applications. Certain businesses may still be required to submit their applications…
Professional Passport CEO, Crawford Temple, has spoken out against HMRC, suggesting the taxing authority needs to take more responsibility when it comes to non-compliant umbrellas. The head of HMRC, Jim Harra, has been criticised for his lack of progress…
Like all good things (umbrella providers), there are always a few bad eggs that ruin it for the rest of us (tax avoidance schemes). While the majority of brollies adhere to compliant practices, the government has recognised the gravitas of…
Did you know that 45% of freelancers aren’t putting money towards a pension? The data, which was provided by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) and CMME Contractor Wealth, has sparked concerns amongst the self-employed community and…
The government has hinted at plans to legalise rolled-up holiday pay as part of its vision for smarter regulation post-Brexit. If given the go-ahead, umbrella contractors would receive holiday pay on top of their normal hourly pay, rather than receiving…
