iConsult Contractor Umbrella

Following a comprehensive financial and employment law review of our business by independent assessors, we are pleased to announce we have successfully attained the FCSA Accreditation. bit.ly/3qHrbjm #fcsa #umbrellacompany

In a new statement highlighting the problems faced in the implementation of IR35, (ICEAW) has called for an “informed national debate” on whether self-employed freelancers should be subject to reduced rates of tax and National Insurance Contributions. bit.ly/3wDRsUW

Television presenter Eamonn Holmes criticised IR35 and HMRC in comments broadcast live on GB News. bit.ly/3kJA37G #news #hmrc #ir35

According to a survey from Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance, IR35 private sector reforms, introduced just over a year ago, are posing the biggest obstacle for firms looking to hire specialist contractors. bit.ly/3vrWR1X #news #umbrellacompany

A new survey has revealed that two-thirds of freelancers without regular income, but majority don’t seek financial advice. bit.ly/3Owxaoe #news #freelancers #umbrellacompany

A new survey has revealed the impact that IR35 rules have had on UK businesses since they were introduced in April 2021. #news #IR35 #umbrellacompany bit.ly/3M64bG2

Several figures and organisations from the UK contracting industry have warned that HRMC is using Managed Service Company (MSC) rules to target contractors. bit.ly/3LJRfVW #news #umbrellacompany

We are really proud to have passed our annual FCSA accreditation assessment. #umbrellacompany #cis #selfemployed #fcsa

A new article talking about the cloning of umbrella companies and our very own Steven English quoted. bit.ly/3x2Q7Jd #umbrellacompany #umbrella #news

We are really pleased and proud to announce that we have passed our annual FCSA audit. #audit #FCSA #umbrellacompany

The Spring Budget, announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday, has been criticised by IPSE and contractors. bit.ly/3NpCaLc #contractors #springbudget #umbrellacompany

New government plans aimed at tackling labour market abuses among some umbrella companies have been criticised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which claims that the proposals are insufficient to tackle the issue. #umbrellacompany #news bit.ly/3qiiTBb

Chris Bryce, the new CEO of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), has said that the body may “name and shame” non-compliant umbrella companies. bit.ly/3CNPi81 #umbrellacompany #noncompliance #news

Are inside-IR35 contractors able to work via limited companies? #ir35 #contractors #umbrellacompany bit.ly/3hB56ku

An analysis of UK jobs market figures by KPMG and REC has shown a significant increase in temporary worker billings over recent months. bit.ly/33TdbxO #tempworkers #temporaryjobs #umbrellacompany

As the number of construction firms collapsing in the UK rises, contractors in the industry are being warned to be cautious when taking on new jobs. #contractors #umbrellacompany #news bit.ly/3JwCjcE

Survey reveals that job security is the main concern for freelance and temp workers. bit.ly/3BcVeXh #freelance #temp

Last week we discussed the details of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA), the new rules governing self-assessment tax returns. Here, we'll take a look at some of the other criteria, dates and details in the upcoming system. bit.ly/3J2FloR

From April 2024, landlords and self-employed workers that earn qualifying income of more than £10,000 per year will have to deal with a new system for reporting their income tax. Some information to help you get ready for the new tax regime. #tax bit.ly/340fRtx

According to a new survey, conducted by cloud accounting software provider FreeAgent and reported by City A.M., two out of three UK employees plan to start their own business at some point – a 10 per cent increase on last year. bit.ly/3qMcMWo #news #selfemployedlife

A new study has found that a majority of self-employed individuals in the UK have not made sufficient savings towards their pension ready for retirement. #news #selfemployedlife #pensions #umbrellacompany bit.ly/3qs8P9j