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How is HMRC’s “Don’t’ Get Caught Out” campaign “helping” contractors?
Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will.Nelson Mandela
Many of you may recall that back in April HMRC named and shamed tax avoidance schemes used by umbrella companies for the first time. There was even a video (see…
HMRC v. SEB: how can tax grabs from victims first, bad guys later ever be justified?
The omittance of any remark over the Employment Bill and the Single Enforcement Body in the Queen's Speech, speaks volumes of "indifference" about how discrimination against freelancers and solo business owners is reaching a fever pitch.…
Umbrella companies: they’re stripping the UK of its entrepreneurial spirit and economic growth
OPINION
If Britain's millions of self-employed are increasingly being forced to pay for the privilege to work, then surely they should see some advantages. That just isn't the case when it comes to the nation's growing number of…
Is joining an umbrella company a good way to jumpstart a freelance career?
If you’re interested in trying out contract working and are not ready to register your own company yet, umbrella companies could provide a taster into freelancing. With an existing client bank and full administrative control, it’s arguably…
NICs hike: call for recruitment agencies and end clients to pay up for umbrella contractors
Recruitment agents and their end clients need to “step up to the plate and increase assignments fees to cover the cost to the worker”, according to the FCSA’s CEO, Chris Bryce.
The FCSA’s call for higher contractor pay, especially for…
What does JSA’s acquisition of 6CATS mean for contractors?
JSA Group, an umbrella company based in Watford, has made yet another acquisition, its eighth deal since 2018. This time it has acquired 6CATS Group, a London-based global independent contractor compliance and payment services business.…
Umbrella contractors: do you think your data has been leaked?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Should umbrella company contractors, worried about recent cyber attacks, request a Protective Registration against their personal details? And expect a refund of the related expenses to be paid by their umbrella…
Umbrella Companies Could See A Spree Of Class Action suits From Workers Following New Judgment on…
During his six-year engagement with Pimlico Plumbers, Gary Smith, was never given any right to paid annual holidays, according to Michael Ford, QC at Old Square Chambers. But the heating engineer has seen a change of fate with the Court of…
Umbrella company workers slammed again
The Chancellor and Prime Minister have confirmed that the National Insurance rise will go ahead this April – a move that freelancers, contractors and their fellow small business owners know will hit them hard in the midst of a cost of…
IR35: umbrellas are feeding HMRC’s £3.6bn tax grab
IR35 expert, Qdos, has responded to the release of HMRC’s evidence put forward to the Finance Bill Sub Committee for their inquiry into IR35 reform in the private sector. Will the HMRC admit what the reform is really doing to British…