Working through an umbrella company is the easiest way to operate as a contractor and once you have signed up, you will have a minimal amount of ongoing administration. However, do you know how an umbrella company actually works? Read our article to find out more about the processes involved when you sign up with an umbrella company.
The Spring Budget was announced last Wednesday, 8th March. It sparked plenty of backlash around measures to increase tax revenue from the self-employed, particularly the Chancellor’s plan to increase to Class 4 National Insurance Contributions (NICs), which has now been cancelled.
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has published its study findings on how much freelancers contribute to the economy. The study revealed that freelancers in the UK contributed £119 billion to the economy in 2016.
Flexible working is certainly one of the most popular reasons people decide to take up contracting on a full-time basis. However, do contractors really take advantage of the opportunities available to them? If you’re a contractor, you owe it to yourself to get away for a long weekend and have some fun!
Did you know that if you’re married or in a civil partnership, you could be entitled to a tax break of up to £432? The marriage allowance could save couples hundreds, yet only a few are taking advantage of this tax perk.
