A new workers’ watchdog will regulate umbrella companies, according to a consultation report published by the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The new Single Enforcement Body (SEB) body would be…

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED. In this article, we cover the recruitment agency v. contractor perspectives that explain which party ultimately pays the contractor’s PAYE tax obligations when an umbrella company fails to do so. At the…

New draft legislation, expected to become law in 2026, will make it easier for HMRC to recover unpaid tax by going after other parties in the supply chain. The rules, which are being finalised, introduce what's known as "joint and…

Just when the contractor sector thought IR35 risk was going to be a thing of the past, industry commentators are warning the new umbrella tax legislation, which takes effect from April 2026, will create a “liability trap for the supply…

The Freelance Informer reached out to Matt Fryer, Managing Director at Brookson Group, to discuss crucial questions contractors should pose before becoming umbrella company workers. Fryer also sheds light on why contractors shouldn't…

The UK government is struggling to alert temp workers and contractors to the significant risks of "dodgy" umbrella company tax schemes. Many people are unknowingly falling victim to these arrangements, resulting in financial losses and…

A long-awaited update on umbrella company tax reforms offers a cautious sigh of relief, but a significant shift in liability means agencies and contractors need to pay close attention to ensure compliance A collective sigh of relief? …