Umbrella company payslips – what is the Apprenticeship Levy?
If you are an umbrella company employee, you may notice deductions for the Apprenticeship Levy on your payslips. What does this deduction mean?
How many umbrella company workers are there in the UK?
The number of umbrella company workers in the UK has increased substantially over the past 15 years. We reveal the estimated totals from 2008 to 2023.
How does a PAYE umbrella company work?
How does a PAYE umbrella company work in practice? We look at the steps from signing up, to submitting timesheets and getting paid.
Why don’t IT contractors set up as sole traders?
A popular way to run a business in the UK is as a sole trader. So why do IT contractors avoid this route? Why won't recruiters work with sole traders?
IR35 – Confirmation of Arrangements – includes template download
A document confirming the true working arrangement between contractor and client is a useful tool in demonstrating self-employment in the context of IR35.
Umbrella company expenses and the SDC rules – a concise guide
One of the first things umbrella contractors ask is - what can they claim for on expenses? The truth and 'mistruths' about reclaiming contractor expenses.
What is mutuality of obligation (MOO) under IR35?
Whether or not a mutuality of obligation exists between the parties is a key IR35 status indicator. We look at what MOO is - and how HMRC interprets it.
What recruiters want to see on an IT contractor’s CV
Clients and agents need to recruit people who can join a project and get on with the job from day one. Accordingly, contractors' CVs need to be to-the-point and accessible.
The 24 month rule for contractor travel and subsistence
The 24 month and 40% rules for claiming travel and subsistence expenses. How they apply to contractors, what you can claim for, and are you eligible?
New HMRC guidance highlights risks of Managed Service Companies
HMRC has provided new guidance warning contractors of the risks of using so-called 'Managed Service Companies' (MSCs). What is the MSC legislation? The MSC legislation was introduced in 2007 to…