Umbrella company holiday pay: overview for contractors

A Radio 4-inspired refresher on your paid leave rights as a brolly employee.

The clamber to clean up umbrella companies didn’t start since Money Box

A BBC radio show finally tuned in to a long-running problem. But the veracity of the on-air claims are worthy of scrutiny too.

IR35 specialist warns of more HMRC mistakes to come

Ominous warning implies that 25 errors in single Revenue webinar could be just the tip of the iceberg.

Contractors’ Questions: Is it better to be a contractor or an employee? The pros, cons, and finances

Taxing and non-taxing ways to address the elephant in the room, which has been led out by the imminent IR35 changes.

How to protect yourself as a contractor if invoice factoring unravels

Where to click on Companies to see if the reddest of red flags might be hoisted by your agency.

Umbrella companies under timely attack, following BBC unused holiday pay exposé

The issue of underhand, years-old pocketing of contractor cash by some brollies is reignited -- on the very cusp of IR35 reform.

Contractors' Questions: How do I file dormant company accounts?

‘Halfway house’ tips for an uncertain contractor fearful of filing and the future.

HMRC charges IR35 adviser with 'nit-picking' for exposing 25 off-payroll webinar 'errors'

Top adviser to contractors sullied by the Revenue, for taking too much ‘reasonable care’ in his assessment of official advice to agencies.

IR35 specialist warns of more HMRC mistakes to come

Ominous warning implies that 25 errors in single Revenue webinar could be just the tip of the iceberg.

Contractors’ Questions: Is it better to be a contractor or an employee? The pros, cons, and finances

Taxing and non-taxing ways to address the elephant in the room, which has been led out by the imminent IR35 changes.

How to protect yourself as a contractor if invoice factoring unravels

Where to click on Companies to see if the reddest of red flags might be hoisted by your agency.

Umbrella companies under timely attack, following BBC unused holiday pay exposé

The issue of underhand, years-old pocketing of contractor cash by some brollies is reignited -- on the very cusp of IR35 reform.

Contractors' Questions: How do I file dormant company accounts?

‘Halfway house’ tips for an uncertain contractor fearful of filing and the future.

HMRC charges IR35 adviser with 'nit-picking' for exposing 25 off-payroll webinar 'errors'

Top adviser to contractors sullied by the Revenue, for taking too much ‘reasonable care’ in his assessment of official advice to agencies.

An ‘LLP’ to bypass IR35? Try, but you risk ‘Likely Long-term Problems’ with HMRC

The new kid on the shady block is thanking their lucky stars. But it’s users who will end up far from fortunate.

Top 10 tips to closing a limited company

What winding up contractors need to know about shutting down a PSC.

Contractors' Questions: Are contractors eligible for Small Employers’ Relief?

Often overlooked, SER is probably more valuable the smaller your company is.

When IR35 reform leads limited company contractors to use an umbrella company

Tax. Expenses. Pay. And other vitals for PSCs due to use a brolly for the first time.

Contractors’ Questions: How to cope with stress, now I’m not much fun to be around?

Ranging from Rocky to reaching out, the steps we all take to feel better can be tailored to you -- on Monday.

Contractors' Questions: Do I need a Company Secretary?

Whether to have a company secretary -- or not; explained.

Contractors, here’s how you navigate the new mortgage landscape, post-Budget 2021

The shrewd who want property won’t listen to the mainstream media, but will use an interpreter for their contract income.

Contractors back Liz Barclay as new Small Business Commissioner

An admired financial heavyweight will be the first to hit late payers with beefed-up powers.

Contractors, is your agency or umbrella reliant on invoice factoring?

An instant fix for some, but factoring is a very hard habit to shake, whether it’s invoice or recourse.

A new IR35 isn’t going anywhere and anyway, the tax liability is more lethal than HMRC penalties

Preparation is the only way to guarantee yourself a really ‘soft landing,’ even if there is only three weeks to get sorted.

Contractors get tips on working abroad amid no freedom of movement

Umbrella companies and other firms issue new advice about contracting overseas.

Flurry of outside IR35 determinations pleasantly surprises contractor sector

Off-payroll workers on cusp of a possible sea change, as blanketing and banning starts getting reviewed and reversed.

Small profits rate triggers more alerts from contractors’ advisers

It’s better than expected, but a corporation tax change costing £50m is racking up more critics.

Flurry of outside IR35 determinations pleasantly surprises contractor sector

Off-payroll workers on cusp of a possible sea change, as blanketing and banning starts getting reviewed and reversed.

Contractors’ Questions: How to be an overseas company’s UK representative?

‘Forget how HMRC will police things -- even if IR35 is something you don’t need to worry about.’

Limited company supporters change tack following an unresponsive Budget 2021

The defenders of PSCs from covid will turn their efforts from blanket support, to 'pockets of support.'

Contractors, be aware that company strike off actions have restarted

Officials at Companies House are being polite, but the subtext is clear – delinquent directors are at risk again.

Budget 2021: the Small Profits Rate, as welcome as it seems for contractors?

It was on the ‘pros’ list of the chancellor’s measures, but the SPR will feel like a ‘con’ to many PSCs.

Contractors endure more work for less pay, in 'IR35-covid harbinger'

Limited companies’ negative but improving confidence will be all but wiped out if off-payroll rules proceed, warns IPSE.

Winding-up your limited company, now we know IR35 reform isn't going anywhere

The Budget put paid to another off-payroll postponement. But it didn’t affect BADR either, so act -- if you’re going to act.

Contractors’ Questions: Can EU citizens like me freelance for a UK limited company?

Staying put and supplying the UK remotely is your ‘easiest’ option, until last week’s promised visas arrive.

Why Contractors in 2021 should be aware of Data Protection and GDPR

2020 had many unexpected disasters, from a pandemic that wreaked havoc in nearly every country in the world to massive cyber breaches.  

Contractor sector considers IR35 technical detail of Budget 2021

Agencies and lawyers try to put the off-payroll legislation’s tweaks into practical terms.

PM’s lockdown roadmap helps drive IT contractor demand up an iota

Dates, visibility and optimism made February marginally more buoyant for temporary techies than January.

Budget 2021: Top 10 takeaways for contractors from Rishi Sunak’s ‘could be worse’ Red Book

The contractor sector’s leading tax, accounting and IR35 advisers assess the chancellor’s action and inaction.

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak omits IR35, even as HMRC eyes £1.5billion extra from off-payroll reform in 2024-26

Chancellor fails to mention the April rules, which advisers say the government has 700,000 new reasons to ‘blindingly’ press ahead with.

Budget 2021: chancellor's full speech

Rishi Sunak unveils his second Budget -- to change the UK's 'economic geography' after coronavirus.

Kaye Adams' ruling on substitution will be comfort to contractors – lawyer

Not actioning your sub clause (because you think you can’t substitute), doesn’t render it 'unrealistic.'

Nine covid-19 stress busters to help contractors keep calm

Tried and tested tips on coping with the pandemic as a freelance professional.

Budget 2021: What PSCs need to know with Sunak’s sights set on Capital Gains Tax

Tomorrow or the 23rd should give limited company contractors the detail they need to finalise their (hopefully) shortlisted options.

The eight top tricks of contractors who refuse to be victims of IR35 reform

Contractors -- don’t let the tide of private sector IR35 reform just wash over you, as it’ll leave you all at sea.

Budget 2021: Contractors with just one major client face 'big, unwelcome shock'

The ‘crackers’ chancellor reportedly wants to turn the IR35 screw further, by hiking tax on single-customer PSCs.