Key Information Document (KID) – guide for umbrella contractors
All umbrella workers should receive a Key Information Document (KID) from their recruitment agency before starting a new contract.
A limited company owner’s guide to the Confirmation Statement
The confirmation statement confirms that all of your company information is accurate and up to date and that your company is compliant with company law.
Do I need to register my ltd company for VAT?
At what stage do limited company contractors have to register for VAT?
Continuity of employment as an umbrella company employee
If you work via an umbrella, you can benefit from 'continuity of employment' - where you continue to be employed by the umbrella even when a contract ends.
Agency PAYE vs umbrella company payroll – what is the difference?
If you are a contractor working on temporary assignments, there are two common ways in which you will be paid – via agency PAYE or through an umbrella company. Here, we explain the differences.
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 to set up a limited company as a contractor
We examine the practicalities of how to set up a limited company for contracting, including Form IN01, and the Articles and Memorandum of Association.
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?