What contractors should do if their umbrella company goes bust
Contractors must protect themselves up front and move on if their umbrella company goes bust, say Parasol’s Rob Crossland and ClearSky’s Derek Kelly.
Contracting sector service providers and recruiters debate the future of umbrellas
ContractorCalculator CEO Dave Chaplin joined contracting sector service providers and recruiters to debate the future of umbrella companies post-AWR.
Umbrella companies: Common questions and issues explained
Contractors like to stay on top of their careers but can be misinformed. Lesley Sweetman from Parasol exposes the top myths about umbrella companies.
Umbrella companies, IR35 compliance & HMRC approval – contractors should be cautious
You should beware of umbrellas claiming compliance, HMRC approval & special dispensations.
Contractors warned due diligence vital as two umbrella companies go into liquidation
Contractors are urged to complete in-depth due diligence when considering signing up with umbrella services, following the liquidation of two firms.
Best umbrella company – 10 tips for contractors to choose
Contractors caught and unsure of how long they will be contracting could find a PAYE umbrella company solution is their best option.
Umbrella contractors to benefit from new expenses rules
Government recommends changes to the expenses rules following a National Minimum Wage consultation potentially benefitting umbrella contractors.
Contractors no longer use IR35 & tax as the sole reasons to choose umbrella companies
Tarpon's Anthony Bennett explains how umbrella companies no longer compete solely on the basis of tax but on service, process & efficiency.
Contractor guide to the VAT treatment of umbrella expenses incurred in the Eurozone
VAT treatment of umbrella company contractors’ expenses in euros shouldn’t leave contractors out of pocket, explains Rob Crossland of Parasol.
Contractor umbrella companies: find true costs with ContractorCalculator’s checklist
Contractors can use our umbrella solutions provider checklist to help them ask the right questions when choosing a service provider
Contractor umbrella services for free – what’s in it for Springboard Umbrella?
Marcus Glover reveals to ContractorCalculator his reasons for launching Springboard Umbrella as a (temporarily) ‘free’ service.
Contractors can check their PAYE umbrella company is financially sound – here’s how
Rob Crossland of Parasol explains how contractors can check that their umbrella company is safe to use and won’t leave them out of pocket.
Contractor umbrella companies and their contractors sent fresh warning from HMRC
HMRC has launched another warning shot across the bows of umbrella companies, announcing renewed investigations into umbrellas and their contractors.
Contractor umbrella sector remains healthy despite moves towards consolidation
Contractors concerned about umbrella stability have choices, says Parasol Group’s Rob Crossland, in an exclusive interview with ContractorCalculator.
Umbrella contractors and emergency tax codes
Contractors new to an umbrella company can pay more tax than they need to, but this does not have to be the case, as Derek Kelly of Parasol explains.
Contractor umbrella companies and their contractors’ employment rights
Contractors who work through an umbrella company can have the same employment rights as permanent employees, confirms Derek Kelly of Parasol.
Umbrella companies play key role in improving wider contracting sector, says Parasol
In an exclusive interview Parasol managing director Rob Crossland comments on the emerging importance of umbrella companies to the contracting sector.
Changing your contractor umbrella company
Contractors may decide to change their umbrella company for a variety of reasons. As Rob Crossland from Parasol explains, contractors should be aware of the implications and plan their move accordingly.
Contractor umbrella Crystal gains AEMC accreditation
Payment solutions provider Crystal Umbrella has become a full member of the Association of Employment Management Companies.
Contracting industry veteran parasol qualifies for professional passport certification
The pioneering umbrella company Parasol has been certified as having the highest possible professional standards by Professional Passport.
Association of employment management companies' success is good for contractors
A slew of applications have arrived for the Association of Employment Management Companies, a trade organisation for umbrella companies which will ensure contractors find safe and reliable partners.
Parasol's straightforward approach with contractors wins an award
Umbrella company Parasol has won the prestigious ATSCO award for service for the second time. Parasol's transparent and straightforward approach to the business was cited as its outstanding quality by judges.
Contractors can judge umbrellas on comparison site
On the umbrellasupermarket web site, contractors can find ways to compare the service companies and choose which one is right for them.
Contractors still happy with umbrella companies
The umbrella company is surviving the many legislative changes we've seen in the past few years. Communication seems to be the key.
E&y award for Parasol honours contractor pioneer
Ernst & Young have named Rob Crossland of Parasol Entrepreneur of the Year for the North. Crossland takes the opportunity to talk about the evolution of the industry.
Umbrellas, HMRC, and dispensation agreements
How HMRC views umbrella companies and an explanation of dispensation agreements
What is a composite company umbrella?
Explains the commonly used terminology and what this option means for contractors.
Offshore arrangements for contractors
Martin Priest explains why offshore arrangements for contractors are a viable option for contractors.
Kinsella solutions - interview
We interview Martin Priest of the Kinsella Group about his group of companies and the practicalities and benefits of moving to an umbrella solution.
Interview with umbrella company parasol it
Interview with Rob Crossland, Service Director of Parasol IT Plc about his umbrella company and the practicalities and benefits of moving to an umbrella solution.