What to know when you join an umbrella company
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As an increasing number of freelancers turn to umbrella companies in the wake of the new IR35 rules for private sector businesses, many will be entering a form of unemployment…
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Are umbrella company discounts and bonuses genuine?
Umbrella companies seem to be all over the news recently, particularly with regard to the growing numbers of non-compliant firms. Recent weeks have seen numerous news stories regarding umbrella company…
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Government launches Single Enforcement Body to protect UK workers
The government has announced the formation of the Single Enforcement Body, which will serve to protect UK workers’ rights. The new watchdog has been formed through the merging of the…
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REC calls for umbrella company ‘bad practice’ hotline
A dedicated hotline should be introduced to allow workers to report bad practice by umbrella companies, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).The hotline is one part of a…
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Parliament discusses umbrella companies as clamour for regulation grows
During a parliamentary discussion of the Finance Bill earlier in the week, the issue of umbrella company regulation was discussed by MPs. Scrutiny of umbrella companies and calls for tightened…
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Pressure grows for more regulation of umbrella companies
A growing number of figures and organisations from the freelancer industry are calling on the government to increase regulation of umbrella companies. Scrutiny of umbrella companies has grown in recent…
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Contractor questions on IR35 answered
What is IR35?IR35, which is due to come into force for private sector companies from April 2021, is often inaccurately referred to as a tax. IR35 instead refers to a…
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A 10-step guide to preparing for IR35
With the IR35 private sector reforms now certain to go ahead this April, preparedness and advanced planning will be crucial throughout the contracting supply chain in ensuring a successful adaptation…
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Non-compliant umbrella companies and how to spot them
In recent years, certain companies promoting non-compliant freelancer solutions have wrongly begun marketing themselves as umbrella companies. For contractors lured into using them, this can lead to sizeable, back-dated bills,…
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Be wary of marketing claims when choosing an umbrella company
Contractors choosing umbrella companies should be wary of those that market themselves as “IR35 compliant”, “HMRC-approved” or who claim they have special expenses dispensations. While umbrella companies offer a vital…
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