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The difference between being inside and outside IR35
Rolled out in 2000, HMRC introduced IR35 legislation to stop disguised employees from taking advantage of tax breaks that they shouldn't be entitled to....
The LITRG release in-depth report on umbrella companies called Labour Market...
Umbrella companies have experienced a rapid increase in demand in the build-up to off-payroll changes in the private sector (IR35). To help educate temporary...
The types of self-employment in the UK
Being self-employed in the UK is popular, and you may be amazed to know that there are over 5 million self-employed professionals – over 15%...
What is an umbrella company margin?
If you're new to umbrella companies, you may have many questions. In practice, using an umbrella company is straightforward, but they can sound super...
Drivers triumph over Uber in Supreme Court win
In a legal battle which has lasted over five years, the UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers must be treated as workers...
A sole trader case study – catching up with the owner...
Leaving permanent employment and becoming a sole trader is a big deal! There are plenty of benefits of being a sole trader, but making...
Off-payroll in the private sector (IR35) – what does it mean?
The government introduced IR35 legislation (now frequently referred to as off-payroll legislation) in 2000. Over the last 20 years, the legislation has been amended...
How to spot a non-compliant umbrella company
Providing you choose a compliant umbrella company – you have nothing to worry about because you’ll be taxed in accordance with HMRC’s PAYE (Pay...
Chancellor Rishi’s Budget 2021 in under 500 words
In perhaps one of the most anticipated Budgets of all time, on Wednesday 3rd March 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in parliament his plans...
What is the stamp duty holiday, and could you benefit from...
With the current stamp duty holiday deadline looming, Rishi Sunak is rumoured to be extending the perk beyond the March cut-off date. So what...
