An insight into Umbrella Company UK’s certification from SafeRec – An interview with Sarah O’Toole, Operations Director - FI

An insight into Umbrella Company UK’s certification from SafeRec – An interview with Sarah O’Toole, Operations Director

Compliance, SafeRec, Umbrella

Umbrella Company UK is a SafeRec certified umbrella company. SafeRec provides our umbrella employees with revolutionary transparency and helps our partnered recruitment agencies make referrals, knowing their candidates are truly in the safest hands. In this article, we’ve asked Sarah O’Toole, Operations Director at Umbrella Company UK, some questions about SafeRec and why our certification is so much more than just an extra logo on our website.

What is an umbrella company FI

What is an umbrella company?

Compliance, Switching umbrella company, Umbrella

If you are new to contracting or have only ever contracted via a limited company, you may wonder: “What is an umbrella company?”. An umbrella company is a business often used by recruitment agencies or end clients to pay temporary workers. Our latest article outlines what an umbrella company is, who can use an umbrella company and the benefits of using an umbrella company for your temporary assignments.

A Comprehensive Guide To Umbrella Company Expenses FI

A Comprehensive Guide to Umbrella Company Expenses

Advice, Compliance, HMRC, Switching umbrella company

Getting to grips with the financial ins and outs of working with umbrella companies can be challenging. This guide aims to make it easier for you, providing a clear but detailed rundown of the essential factors at play. We’ll guide you through how the rules for deductible expenses have evolved, starting with crucial shifts caused by tax laws introduced in April 2016.

Switching umbrella company - is it worth it and is it easy?

Switching umbrella company – is it worth it and is it easy?

Advice, Benefits, Compliance, Switching umbrella company

There are hundreds of umbrella companies in the UK. While choosing one sounds daunting, due to the competition, there are plenty of reliable and compliant providers out there. If you are currently using an umbrella for your payroll and are not satisfied with the level of service you’re receiving, you should consider switching to a new provider immediately. While changing umbrella companies is a little time-consuming, you’ll immediately reap the rewards, and the processes involved are straightforward. This article explains how to switch umbrella companies and when you should consider waving goodbye to your existing, sub-standard umbrella and joining a new one.

What are the benefits of using an umbrella company for contracts inside IR35? - Umbrella Company UK - FI

What are the benefits of using an umbrella company for contracts inside IR35?

Benefits, Compliance, IR35, Legislation

The contracting world is replete with options and opportunities but also has its share of complexities and challenges. One such challenge is the tax legislation commonly known as IR35. It is a set of rules that determine whether a contractor should be taxed in the same manner as a permanent employee or as a self-employed individual. In this article, we will look at what IR35 tax legislation is and how an umbrella company can benefit contractors inside IR35.

Umbrella Company UK joins elite circle of Certified SafeRec Umbrella Companies - FI

Umbrella Company UK joins elite circle of Certified SafeRec Umbrella Companies

Compliance, SafeRec

Umbrella Company UK is delighted to announce that we have become a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company. SafeRec is transforming compliance within the contractor payroll supply chain, and by becoming SafeRec certified, all our employees have access to real-time payslip audits – providing a level of transparency and compliance which, until now, has not been achievable within the industry. Please keep reading for more information about SafeRec and the many benefits available to all Umbrella Company UK employees.