Umbrella Company UK has passed the FCSA audit and renews membership for another year
Umbrella Company UK is pleased to announce that our FCSA membership has been renewed for another year as we successfully passed the annual audit.
The FCSA renew Umbrella Company UK’s accreditation for another year
Umbrella Company UK is proud to have passed the FCSA’s annual audit. Our membership has been renewed for another year after proving we maintain the highest compliance standards and continue to adhere to the FCSA’s strict Codes of Compliance. Keep reading for more information.
Recruitment agencies are being targeted by criminals in a new type of fraud
The Freelancer and Contractor Service Association (FCSA) has brought a new type of fraud to its members’ attention, targeting recruitment agencies. This blog summarises the new scam and explains how it works. If you represent a staffing agency and place temporary workers – you must read the following and ensure your business has precautions in place.
Umbrella Company UK has FCSA accreditation renewed for another year
Umbrella Company UK has successfully passed our annual FCAS compliance review. Having undergone a series of assessments, we’ve successfully proven we remain fully compliant with HMRC rules and regulations, and we’re committed to providing our clients with a first-rate service. Please keep reading and find out more about our renewed FCSA accreditation.
The FCSA writes to the Chancellor asking for more support for the UK’s contingent workforce
To help combat the coronavirus’s rising impact, England has been placed in a national lockdown for the third time. From midnight on the 4th January 2021, many businesses were forced to shut, and thousands of workers were told to work from home. To minimise the impact this will have on the UK, the government announced several support packages to help people cope with upcoming financial pressures. However, while the packages have been received well, the FCSA has responded by asking Chancellor Rishi Sunak for more help specifically for the contingent workforce.
HMRC and ASA join forces to tackle misleading marketing used by promoters of tax avoidance schemes
HMRC and the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) have launched a joint initiative to control the use of misleading advertising which may tempt individuals into using a tax avoidance scheme. Keep reading to find out more.
8 tips for choosing a trustworthy umbrella company
Choosing an umbrella company can often seem daunting. There’s a lot of information online and hundreds of umbrella companies to choose from. Given that all compliant umbrella companies will pay you roughly the same (give or take a few pounds depending on their margin), how do you choose between them?
Everything you need to know before registering with an umbrella company
Whether you’re new to contracting or are a limited company director who may require an umbrella company for future assignments, understanding how an umbrella company works is vital when deciding which provider to use. There is a lot of information that you need to take on board, and we hope the following summary is useful.
Why Umbrella Company UK is currently unable to offer furloughed leave
As things stand, Umbrella Company UK is still unable to offer furloughed leave to our umbrella clients. At such an unprecedented time, we understand that our clients need financial support more than ever before. This is why we are urging the government to provide much-needed clarification on how umbrella companies process Holiday Pay and the Apprenticeship Levy.
The government release more information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
On Saturday 4th April, the government released more information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Interestingly, the updated guidance specifically references “umbrella companies”. While this is positive, there are still plenty of unanswered questions and the FCSA has described the new information as “contradictory”.