Umbrella Company - more guides

Maybe chancellor Jeremy Hunt wouldn’t today be under as much pressure to regulate them if all brollies did these five, as standard.

Discover how lenders prefer to assess brolly contractor earnings for home loan purposes.

An overview of the four fundamental rights that umbrella company employees are guaranteed in law.

Some parts are overdue, but the taxman’s agency-brolly guidance gives recruiters less wiggle room, and sends contractors unmistakable signals when to be outraged.

Reading online reviews of umbrellas is far from a straightforward business.

What contractors signing up with an umbrella company need to do, ask and check.

Where brolly contractors need to be on the lookout once the new tax year starts on Saturday.

Four big clues on when providers shouldn’t be touched with a bargepole.

A rundown on the inappropriate practice at the centre of allegations against one of the sector’s well-known umbrellas.

With IR35 reform on the horizon, the good, the bad and the ugly brollies are out in force.

What payslips need to look like, contain and not include, to help ensure you’re getting every penny that you’re due.

What contractors should ask to work out which PAYE brolly is best for them.

Rate, deductions, conversation, and IR35. And possibly explorable in that order -- if you want to avoid nasty surprises as an umbrella employee.

How to understand salary sacrifice pensions as an umbrella company worker.

The FCSA, Professional Passport, Parasol, SAW Consulting and Clarity Umbrella do some crystal ball gazing for ContractorUK readers.

‘Beware of brollies bearing gifts’ -- and other tips for agencies and contractors hoping to shut down the underhand umbrellas.

A refresher on one of the key terms on your payslip -- still being bandied about the umbrella market.

A contracting career does not necessarily mean flying entirely solo.  For many, an umbrella company represents the ideal balance between the independence of the contractor and the convenience of the employee.

Typical pricing structures, average fees, extra costs and red flags for umbrella companies. 

Find out what an umbrella company can offer and whether it's for you or not.