Umbrella Company Guides

One of the most frequently asked questions by new umbrella employees is why they are responsible for paying Employers National Insurance Contributions (NICs). Here, we explain why.

We look at typical fees charged by umbrella company providers, and why you should consider additional factors before signing up.

If you are an umbrella company employee, you might need to file a self assessment tax return - if you receive income which isn't taxed via PAYE.

A leading compliance firm has warned umbrella company workers to be aware of the latest scam to hit the industry - in the form of 'Ghost Payroll' schemes.

If you decide to work via an umbrella company, how do you find a reputable and efficient provider? Read these 20 tips to help compare umbrella companies.

There are a number of steps to complete when you register with an umbrella company. Here, we explain how each step in the registration process works.

As an employee of an umbrella company, you are entitled to receive statutory holiday pay. Here we look at how holiday pay is calculated for contractors.

If your scan the web for umbrella company reviews, how do you know if the information you view is legitimate? Here's why you should be cautious.

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.