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Umbrella vs Limited Company Expenses: What UK Contractors Can (and Can’t) Claim in 2025/26
Working out which business costs you can legitimately reclaim is a quick way to protect your take-home pay — but the rules shift...

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Jul 86 min read
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Umbrella Companies and Contractor Rights in the UK
For many UK contractors, umbrella companies offer an alternative to setting up a limited company. They provide administrative...

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Mar 124 min read
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What to expect from an umbrella company
For thousands of contractors across the UK, an umbrella company offers a stress-free way of contracting. However, taking the leap to an...

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Mar 116 min read
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What every contractor needs to ask before choosing an umbrella company
Choosing the right umbrella company is an important decision that every contractor needs to make. There are plenty of umbrella companies...

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Jan 234 min read
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Top tips to securing high value contracts in 2025
As we enter 2025, what better time for contractors to plan for the year ahead? Many contractors will be looking forward and reviewing how...

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Jan 164 min read
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Umbrella company vs limited company: complete guide
A significant decision every contractor must make is whether to operate through an umbrella company or a limited company. Both options...

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Jan 94 min read
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Autumn Budget 2024: what does it mean for contractors?
On 30th October 2024, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the Autumn Budget.  Amongst the measures announced in...

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Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Top mistakes contractors make when choosing an umbrella company
Choosing the right umbrella company to work with is a crucial task for contractors. After all, an umbrella company is there to support...

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Oct 17, 20243 min read
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Effective Financial Planning for Contractors
Money plans are vital for anyone who wants to manage their money and set their own business grow. Your financial plan for expansion...

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Sep 5, 20244 min read
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What are the pros and cons of contracting?
If you’re considering putting your skills to use as a contractor you’ll naturally want to consider the pros and cons before making the...

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Aug 8, 20244 min read
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How to Supercharge Your Contracting Career
Contractors are individuals who perform jobs on a contractual basis and by default are not classed as permanent employees. This can mean...

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Aug 1, 20245 min read
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Umbrella company vs limited company for contractors
Contractors often wonder whether they should work through an umbrella or a limited company. Both business structures have certain...

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Jul 25, 20244 min read
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How does an umbrella company work for contractors?
Contractors and freelancers often navigate complex tax and employment laws, making umbrella companies a popular choice for simplifying...

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Jun 18, 20244 min read
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Is it worth using an umbrella company?
The umbrella company route has become an increasingly popular option through recent years, with thousands of contractors choosing to work...

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May 16, 20244 min read
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Umbrella company vs limited company: what’s the difference?
Every contractor must decide between umbrella company vs limited company during their career. What you choose can have a significant...

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May 2, 20244 min read
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What are the benefits to working with an umbrella company?
Working through an umbrella company has become an increasingly popular option for contractors in recent years. Thousands across the UK...

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Oct 10, 20234 min read
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Realities of contracting through an umbrella company
Are you a contractor considering operating through an umbrella company in 2023, but aren't quite sure whether it's the best option for...

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Sep 27, 20234 min read
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Understanding umbrella take home pay
Many contractors opt to use the services of an umbrella company. After all, setting up your own limited company is a significant...

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Jul 31, 20234 min read
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Umbrella or PAYE? Which one you should choose
In this guide Umbrella Search explains everything contractors need to know about Switching from umbrella to PAYE

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Jul 26, 20234 min read
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What does Budget 2023 mean for contractors?
In March 2023 the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced the government's Spring Budget. Within the budget, Hunt stated aims...

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Apr 11, 20234 min read
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