
Understanding your umbrella assignment rate
When you start working through an umbrella company, one of the first things you’ll come across is your assignment rate. At first, it can seem

When you start working through an umbrella company, one of the first things you’ll come across is your assignment rate. At first, it can seem

For contractors, a higher take-home pay can understandably sound attractive. But when an umbrella company promises significantly more money in your pocket by reducing the

When you check your payslip, your attention probably goes straight to the numbers: your gross pay, deductions and, most importantly, how much is going into

For many professionals, contracting offers an attractive alternative to permanent employment. Higher earning potential, greater flexibility and the freedom to choose the projects you work

If you’re a contractor, you’ve probably heard the term IR35. But what does it actually mean, when does it apply, and how could it affect

Joint & Several Liability is a significant change to the way tax compliance risk is managed within the umbrella company supply chain. From April 2026,