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IR35 reforms = fewer limited companies, more umbrellas. 🚨 Clients avoid HMRC risk ✅ Agencies prefer compliance ✅ Contractors get PAYE + rights ✅ But: lower take-home ❌ Why 2025 is the year umbrellas dominate umbrellacompanies.org.uk/how-ir35-chang… #IR35 #Contractors #UmbrellaCompanies

IR35 reforms = fewer limited companies, more umbrellas. 🚨

Clients avoid HMRC risk âś…
Agencies prefer compliance âś…
Contractors get PAYE + rights âś…
But: lower take-home ❌
Why 2025 is the year umbrellas dominate

umbrellacompanies.org.uk/how-ir35-chang…

#IR35 #Contractors #UmbrellaCompanies
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Thinking of switching umbrella companies in 2025? It’s easier than you think: ✅ Collect your P45 ✅ Pick a compliant provider ✅ Inform your agency ✅ Review payslips carefully Our full step-by-step article here 👉 umbrellacompanies.org.uk/switch-umbrell… #Contractors #IR35 #UmbrellaCompanies

Thinking of switching umbrella companies in 2025? 
It’s easier than you think:
âś… Collect your P45
âś… Pick a compliant provider
âś… Inform your agency
âś… Review payslips carefully
Our full step-by-step article here
👉 umbrellacompanies.org.uk/switch-umbrell…

#Contractors #IR35 #UmbrellaCompanies
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Quick Tip: Top questions before joining an umbrella company: fees, hidden costs, holiday pay, expenses & HMRC compliance. Ask upfront to protect your earnings! âś… More info: umbrellacompanies.org.uk #UmbrellaCompany #Contracting #Payroll #FreelanceUK #ContractTips

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Maximise your work-related expense claims as an umbrella worker: travel between clients, overnight stays, specialist PPE, role-specific training & required subscriptions. Keep receipts & stay HMRC compliant! ✅ More tips: umbrellacompanies.org.uk/umbrella-worke… #Contracting #Expenses

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HMRC’s September 2025 update adds Endeavour Services Ltd to its tax avoidance list. Contractors & agencies — review your payroll provider to stay compliant. Full details: umbrellacompanies.org.uk/hmrc-september… #UmbrellaCompanies #TaxAvoidance #HMRC #IR35 #ContractorCompliance

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Umbrella Worker Expenses v Self Employed Umbrella workers = employees Self-employed = wider expense claims Umbrella: limited to travel between clients, subsistence, PPE & role-specific costs. Self-employed: home office, utilities, marketing & more. More: umbrellacompanies.org.uk/umbrella-worke…

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How to check your umbrella company’s compliance: ✅Look for FCSA/Professional Passport ✅Demand a KID before joining ✅Check payslip transparency ✅Avoid “too good to be true” schemes Stay safe, stay compliant 👉 umbrellacompanies.org.uk #Contractors #Compliance #Payroll #IR35

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Holiday pay & umbrella workers: ✅ 5.6 weeks per year ✅ Rolled-up (in payslip) vs Accrued (set aside) ✅ 12.07% of gross pay ✅ Always check your payslip! It’s your right — don’t miss out. Here's our guide: lnkd.in/ezPeaQeX #UmbrellaCompany #Contractors #HolidayPay

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Umbrella workers + mortgages = confusion for many lenders 🏠 Brokers: here’s what you need to know in 2025 👇 ✅ How umbrella income is assessed ✅ What docs are needed ✅ Why specialist lenders matter 👉umbrellacompanies.org.uk/umbrella-compa… #UmbrellaCompanies #Mortgages #Brokers

Umbrella workers + mortgages = confusion for many lenders 🏠

Brokers: here’s what you need to know in 2025 👇
âś… How umbrella income is assessed
âś… What docs are needed
âś… Why specialist lenders matter
👉umbrellacompanies.org.uk/umbrella-compa…

#UmbrellaCompanies #Mortgages #Brokers
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Umbrella workers: You can reclaim some travel expenses if you follow HMRC rules: ❌ No home → office commutes ✅ Temporary workplaces only ✅ Overnight stays + subsistence allowed ✅ Keep receipts/logs More guides here 👉lnkd.in/eC97B2aP #Contractors #Expenses #Payroll

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Umbrella worker with a student loan? Your umbrella handles repayments via PAYE automatically — but it’s worth knowing how the 2025/26 thresholds and deductions work. Check out our Full guide: lnkd.in/e9GGbNG3 #UmbrellaCompany #StudentLoans #PAYE #Contractors

Umbrella worker with a student loan?

Your umbrella handles repayments via PAYE automatically — but it’s worth knowing how the 2025/26 thresholds and deductions work.

Check out our Full guide: lnkd.in/e9GGbNG3

#UmbrellaCompany #StudentLoans #PAYE #Contractors
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Tips to boost tax efficiency with umbrella companies: ✅ Choose a fair, transparent margin ✅ Use salary sacrifice for pensions (if available) ✅ Demand clear payslip breakdowns ✅ Avoid “too good to be true” take-home promises More insight lnkd.in/e_s-5iqs #Contractors

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In CIS? Know this: 20% gets deducted at source — it’s not your final tax bill. You still need to file Self Assessment & claim back what you’re owed. Keep all your receipts. Full guide: lnkd.in/eXriQGaU #CIS #Contractors #TaxTips #ConstructionIndustry #SelfAssessment

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Switching umbrella companies? Ask: ✅ What’s your fee & is it fixed? ✅ Are you FCSA accredited? ✅ How’s holiday pay handled? ✅ Any exit/setup fees? A few questions = big savings. 👉 umbrellacompanies.org.uk/top-10-umbrell… #UmbrellaCompany #Contractors #IR35

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Umbrella employees do have rights to maternity, paternity & sick pay, but only if they meet key qualifying conditions. We’ve broken down what you can claim in 2025/26, how much you’ll get & what to do if your umbrella says no. lnkd.in/enmQ8qhb #UmbrellaCompanies #SickPay

Umbrella employees do have rights to maternity, paternity & sick pay, but only if they meet key qualifying conditions.

We’ve broken down what you can claim in 2025/26, how much you’ll get & what to do if your umbrella says no.
lnkd.in/enmQ8qhb

#UmbrellaCompanies #SickPay
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Umbrella workers: Claim expenses efficiently - Know what’s allowed (travel, PPE, overnight stays) - Use mileage/receipt apps - Submit on time - Stay compliant Smart claims = bigger take-home umbrellacompanies.org.uk/umbrella-worke… #UmbrellaCompany #Contractors #Expenses

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Avoid common umbrella payroll mistakes: - Check payslips for all deductions - Know your assignment rate ≠ salary - Confirm how holiday pay’s handled - Avoid “too good to be true” schemes Stay compliant 👉 umbrellacompanies.org.uk #UmbrellaCompany #Contractors #Payroll

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Umbrella workers: Did you know you could be entitled to redundancy pay? Short-term assignments and tricky contracts often leave workers unprotected. Know your rights! Check out the full article here: umbrellacompanies.org.uk/umbrella-worke… #UmbrellaWorkers #RedundancyRights #EmploymentLaw

Umbrella workers: Did you know you could be entitled to redundancy pay?

Short-term assignments and tricky contracts often leave workers unprotected. Know your rights!

Check out the full article here: 
umbrellacompanies.org.uk/umbrella-worke…

#UmbrellaWorkers #RedundancyRights #EmploymentLaw
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Contractors: Manage holiday pay wisely 👇 ✅ 5.6 weeks’ entitlement ✅ Rolled-up = in payslip ✅ Accrued = claim later ✅ Always check & claim before year-end! Don’t lose your earnings 💰 👉 umbrellacompanies.org.uk #UmbrellaCompany #HolidayPay #Contractors

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Quick Tip! Avoid hidden umbrella payroll fees: ✅ Ask for a full breakdown ✅ Watch for signup/exit/admin charges ✅ Fixed > % margins ✅ Check what’s included Transparency = better take-home 💷 umbrellacompanies.org.uk/how-much-do-um… #UmbrellaCompany #Contractors #Payroll