Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to any questions you may have about umbrella employment, limited companies, or contracting in general.
Who is responsible for determining a contractor’s IR35 status?
Since IR35 reform, the responsibility for determining IR35 status depends on the specific circumstances of the contract. In general, the end client or fee-payer is responsible for assessing if the IR35 rules apply and determining the worker’s employment status. If the end client is a small (with an annual turnover of no more than £10.2 million and a balance sheet total of no more than £5.1 million) or a foreign company with no ties to the UK, the responsibility for determining IR35 status remains with the contractor.
IR35 FAQs
What is IR35?
Does IR35 apply if I work through an Umbrella Company?
Can I Avoid IR35?
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Umbrella FAQs
Should I be wary of tax avoidance schemes which have recently sprung up as result of the COVID-19 virus?
Are there any HMRC scams concerning the COVID-19 virus?
What has the Government proposed to help umbrella employees?
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Agency FAQs
Would you recommend having a Preferred Supplier List?
Do you offer an advance payment service?
Do you provide dedicated support?
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Should I be wary of tax avoidance schemes which have recently sprung up as result of the COVID-19 virus?
Are there any HMRC scams concerning the COVID-19 virus?
What has the Government proposed to help umbrella employees?
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Agency FAQs
Would you recommend having a Preferred Supplier List?
Do you offer an advance payment service?
Do you provide dedicated support?
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