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How to Identify and Avoid Umbrella Company Fraud

Introduction Umbrella companies are often used by recruitment agencies to pay temporary or contract workers. While many operate legitimately, a…

13 Oct 2025 Read article

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Do I need to worry about IR35?

Suppose you provide your services to an end client through your limited company or other intermediary. In that case, you…

22 Oct 2024 Read article

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8 Essential Accounting Tips for Independent Contractors

The accounting field is rapidly evolving alongside technology. Contractors today operate in a digital-first business environment that demands new skills…

12 Feb 2024 Read article

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Working for an umbrella company – Be aware of the risks

Recruitment agencies often use umbrella companies to pay temporary workers. HMRC confirms that there is no statutory definition of an…

9 Feb 2024 Read article

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No retained profits – Can you extract cash to cover your living expenses?

No retained profits – Can you extract cash to cover your living expenses? If you operate through a limited company,…

28 Jun 2021 Read article

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New personal service company rules start this month

The "off-payroll" working rules that apply to certain workers supplying their services to clients via their own personal service companies…

7 Apr 2021 Read article

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IR35 rules change delayed

The Chief Secretary of the Treasury, Steve Barclay, made an unexpected announcement to parliament on the night of 17 March…

18 Mar 2020 Read article

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Using CEST employment status determinations

Using CEST employment status determinations, Under the off-payroll working rules as extended from 6 April 2020, medium and large public…

2 Mar 2020 Read article

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IT consultant held contract for services

HMRC’s application of the IR35 rules remains ambiguous after an IT contractor successfully appealed to the First-Tier Tribunal (FTT) against…

14 Jan 2020 Read article

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Are workers employees?

It is important to know whether a worker is employed or self-employed as there are many differences in the way…

13 Jan 2020 Read article

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Verifying CIS subcontractors

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) comprises a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in…

20 Nov 2019 Read article

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HMRC employment status service

HMRC’s employment status service can be used to help ascertain if a worker should be classified as employed or self-employed…

26 Jun 2019 Read article

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IR35 & Contractors

Latest IR35 & Contractors insights

How to Identify and Avoid Umbrella Company Fraud

Do I need to worry about IR35?

8 Essential Accounting Tips for Independent Contractors

Working for an umbrella company – Be aware of the risks

No retained profits – Can you extract cash to cover your living expenses?

New personal service company rules start this month

IR35 rules change delayed

Using CEST employment status determinations

IT consultant held contract for services

Are workers employees?

Verifying CIS subcontractors

HMRC employment status service

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