What the umbrella company bashers just don't get

Getting to grips with how a brolly operates is the key to avoiding any nasty surprises.

Contractors' Questions: Why can't I contract through my partner's 'Ltd'?

'However you dip your toe into contracting will see the taxman's hands on your money.'

Cheques to go through within one working day

Digital imaging boosts the prospects (and clearing times) of paper payments.

Contractors' Questions: Why can't I contract through my partner's 'Ltd'?

'However you dip your toe into contracting will see the taxman's hands on your money.'

NHS deems its entire PSC workforce inside IR35

Off-payroll angst hits fever pitch on the health service, as compulsion replaces choice.

Contractors' Questions: What to make of NHS's blanket IR35 decision?

Compliance expert replies to a contractor hit by the health service's 'inside IR35' decision.

Agencies in final push to fix IR35 'anomalies'

Recruiters ask MPs if next week's IR35 reform is a baby too big for its pram.