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.
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.
Ghost payroll schemes – warning for umbrella company workers
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.
Salary skimming and how unethical umbrella companies profit from it
Several high-profile umbrella companies have been embroiled in allegations of a new practice known as "salary skimming". How can you spot it?
Contractor tax avoidance schemes – warning signs to look out for
Tax avoidance schemes come in all shapes and sizes. To veteran contractors, the warning signs may be obvious, but many others are (or have been) duped into using them. They represent a clear and present danger to your current and future prosperity.
What is the government’s stance on umbrella companies?
With hundreds of thousands of workers using umbrella companies in the UK, and over 500 providers to choose from, what is the government's stance on umbrella companies, and how is it seeking to ensure compliance within the sector?