Are you making the shift to contracting work? But what about your finances? Job stability? Days off? These are all common concerns of people who are looking to work with an #umbrella company for the first time. With the right…
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…
While many umbrella companies are compliant with UK tax regulations, there are a few bad eggs to watch out for which could put contractors at risk in a number of ways. In this blog, our knowledgeable team share their insight…
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…
You’ll be pleased to know that switching umbrella companies is a relatively seamless process - provided they’re compliant. Carry on reading for everything you need to know before making the switch. What is the process? 1.Inform your existing umbrella…
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,…
Are you aware of the different types of umbrella company scams? Well, here's one to keep in mind - it's called mini umbrella company fraud. Carry on reading for details about what they are, why they're dangerous and how to…
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…
If you’ve recently made the transition from a full-time role, to self-employment/contracting then you probably have a lot of questions, including ‘will I get paid when I’m poorly?!’. In this blog, we look at navigating sick pay as a contractor…
Tired of chasing clients, sorting out your own tax deductions and having zero employment benefits? As a contractor, working with an umbrella company can be a really attractive option which can save you a lot of time and hassle. But…
