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The FCSA's Chief Executive, Chris Bryce, shares his views on the Autumn Statement 2023

The FCSA’s Chief Executive, Chris Bryce, shares his views on the Autumn Statement 2023

Earlier today (Wednesday, 22nd November 2023), Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the Autumn Statement 2023 in parliament. Some important announcements were made that will impact contractors and freelancers (as well as small business owners). Keep reading to learn more about the Autumn Statement 2023, including the views of …

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A summary of the Autumn Statement 2023, announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

A summary of the Autumn Statement 2023, announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

On Wednesday, 22nd November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Budget 2023 to Parliament and summarised the UK’s economy and upcoming tax and spending changes that will impact us all. Please keep reading for a summary of all the announcements, split into helpful sections. Taxes and salaries From 6th January …

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New Government Guidance Designed To Help Employers And Workers Understand Employment Status And Rights

New government guidance designed to help employers and workers understand employment status and rights

The government has released comprehensive guidance (26th July 2022) to help businesses and workers understand employment status and rights to ensure legislation is adhered to, and there are no ongoing complications. Keep reading, and we’ll summarise some of the important conclusions within the new guidance. “One-stop shop guidance” Released on …

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Umbrella company cloning remains a serious threat to the sector in 2022

Sadly, the threat of umbrella company cloning doesn’t appear to have faded away. Instead, it remains a severe danger to the industry. If you work for an umbrella company, you must understand what umbrella company cloning is to protect your own business. But it isn’t just umbrella companies that need …

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Helpful information if you are unpaid by an umbrella company

Helpful information if you are unpaid by an umbrella company

Sadly, it appears that a well-known umbrella company has filed for liquidation – leaving hundreds of contractors potentially without pay. This is a terrible scenario, and our deepest sympathies are with all the affected employees. We sincerely hope that all outstanding payments are made and no temporary worker finds themselves …

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New Government Guidance Sets Out To Help You Identify “If You Are At Risk Of Tax Avoidance”

New Government Guidance Sets Out To Help You Identify “If You Are At Risk Of Tax Avoidance”

Published on Thursday 18th November 2021, the government has released some online guidance to help agency workers and contractors who have used the services of umbrella companies. The guidance involves the user answering a series of questions. Once the final question has been answered, a screen appears with guidance relating …

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The pros and cons of regulating the umbrella company sector

The pros and cons of regulating the umbrella company sector

There has been a long-standing wish from numerous stakeholders in the temporary workforce sector for the government to regulate umbrella companies. However, is regulating the umbrella company industry the correct solution to improve compliance and protect contractors, freelancers and agency workers? We’ve had a look at the pros and cons …

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Professional Passport release report on umbrella companies: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Professional Passport release report on umbrella companies: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Professional Passport, payroll intermediary compliance specialists, has released a thorough report on umbrella companies. In the 38-page document, Crawford Temple, CEO at Professional Passport, outlines the industry’s legislation for 40 years. He then provides a series of suggestions to HMRC on how to regulate umbrella companies and stop non-compliance. It’s …

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Compliant umbrellas help the government and don't contribute towards lost tax

Compliant umbrellas help the government and don’t contribute towards lost tax

Non-compliant umbrella companies are causing havoc in the industry. However, it’s worth remembering that compliant umbrella companies help the government and don’t contribute towards lost tax. Please keep reading, and we’ll explain what we mean. We also look at the difference between compliant and non-compliant umbrella companies. Helping contractors pay …

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Late Self-Assessment Tax Returns Will Avoid Fine If Submitted By 28 February, HMRC Confirms

Late self-assessment tax returns will avoid fine if submitted by 28 February, HMRC confirms

To help people cope with the pressure of the pandemic and the confusions it’s bought to the UK, HMRC has confirmed taxpayers now have until the 28 February 2021 to submit their 2019/20 tax returns – to avoid a penalty. However, it’s still advisable to meet the end of January …

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The FCSA fights for contingent workers in response to lockdown #3

The FCSA fights for contingent workers in response to lockdown #3

Nobody wanted a third lockdown, but after the rising numbers of coronavirus cases and associated deaths, the government was left with very little choice. And, to the governments credit, they have provided several support packages for businesses and workers to help keep the impact of lockdown number three to a …

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How to identify the worst umbrella companies in the marketplace

How to identify the worst umbrella companies in the marketplace

Our website is full of useful information to help contractors and freelancers identify the UK’s best umbrella companies. However, we haven’t dedicated an article that explains how to identify the worst umbrella companies. Therefore, we’ve collated 9 points that we think you need to be aware of. Whatever you do …

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Useful tips for limited company contractors who may need to use an umbrella company in 2021

Changes to off-payroll in the private sector are set to roll out in April 2021. They may be a year late, but they’re coming! It’s expected that several limited company contractors may find themselves inside IR35 at some point in the future, and as a result, umbrella companies may see …

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Mini Umbrella Companies (MUC) Giving Industry Bad Name

“Mini umbrella companies” (MUC) are the latest thing to try and give the marketplace a bad name

A majority of umbrella companies are compliant, but it only takes one or two non-compliant providers to come to light to give the marketplace a bad name. Well, it’s happened again. And it’s really annoyed us. We’re not going to announce the names of the irresponsible providers that are responsible, …

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HMRC release corporate report that discusses marketed tax avoidance schemes

HMRC issue warning in new corporate report covering marketed tax avoidance schemes – “please be vigilant”

A report published on the 26th November 2020 by HMRC discusses marketed tax avoidance schemes, and it makes for some fascinating reading. Entitled ‘Use of marketed tax avoidance schemes in the UK’, HMRC cover the size of the UK’s tax avoidance market, promoters of tax avoidance schemes, and what HMRC …

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Umbrella companies aren't finished yet - according to HMRC

Umbrella companies aren’t finished yet – according to HMRC

This week when speaking to a contractor, I got told: “your lot are finished, HMRC have seen to that.” Quite who my “lot” are, or how we have offended this gentleman – I don’t know. However, this did encourage me to go and do some research into what this chap …

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