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While the crystal ball is as opaque as it gets, it’s clear that the contractor-friendly lender is meeting a need, at least psychologically.

A Managed Service Company update from the taxman highlights the need for a change to the 17-year-old legislation.

Just as umbrella company regulation is doing, the taxman’s talk about his avoidance list appears to be taking the gloss off it.

Photo, headline and job title are key, to entice agents to click beyond their premium product showing you only in ‘snapshot.’

Far from the demise of brollies, new legislation from April 6th 2026 will see many operators thrive.

When the IT contractor who shows up for work isn’t the UK citizen/PSC director who landed the role.

Legislation will have the final word, but we can already say the speculation, misinterpretation, and mischaracterisation appear to have no bounds.

Contractors may be the sole beneficiaries of Labour’s umbrella company regulation plan (which won’t be consulted on).

Latest Guides

As two brollies got told this month, an umbrella company must still pay its contractors even when it is out of pocket.

26th November, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

The cost per brolly and brolly employee of Rachel Reeves’ £25billion increase in National Insurance Contributions; laid bare.

19th November, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

Responses like ‘Chocolate’ are among the no-nos for IT contractors asked to fess up their Achilles heel.

14th November, 2024 | Successful Contracting

The chancellor just gave IR35-fatigued contractors a compelling reason to get their limited companies done and dusted within the next five months.

13th November, 2024 | MVL

Simpler reporting for limited company directors with straightforward affairs is hard not to like. But beware two drawbacks.

6th November, 2024 | Limited Companies

The business account that calculates your taxes.

1st November, 2024 | Money

A recap of the brolly ‘D-Day’ eight years ago, ahead of another (potential) upending this coming Wednesday.

24th October, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

Overview to the must-complete form Companies House says it’ll still support you to file on time.

17th October, 2024 | Limited Companies

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