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.
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.
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.
