How to Explain the 2026 Umbrella Reforms to Your Clients
Helping End-Clients Understand What Joint and Several Liability Really Means What’s happening in April 2026? The UK Government is introducing new tax rules for umbrella companies – and crucially, it introduces joint and several liability for the entire supply chain. That means if an umbrella company fails to pay the correct PAYE or NICs, recruitment […]
Umbrella Company Reform: What End Hirers Need to Know About the Draft Legislation
Published: July 2025 – Draft Legislation The Government has now published draft legislation as part of its plan to tackle non-compliance in the umbrella company market. The changes are significant, with the supply chain facing direct financial risk from 6 April 2026 for tax debts arising from umbrella companies in their supply chain. With over […]
Is the Real Aim of the Umbrella Legislation to Level the Playing Field for Recruiters?
Recruiters have long been seen as the gatekeepers in talent engagement, advising clients on the most appropriate engagement models, suggesting market-aligned pay rates, and benchmarking benefits to attract top-tier candidates. But when not everyone plays by the same rules, fairness becomes an issue. Some recruiters have been able to gain a commercial edge by partnering […]
Sole Trader Vs Limited Company – What’s the difference?
Unsure what the differences are between a sole trader and a limited company when it comes to employment status?To help answer this question, our infographic explores the different rules that apply to sole traders and limited companies. We also explore the risk to businesses if legislation is not complied with.
How to get started as a contractor – Infographic
If you’d like to know what happens once you’ve joined Intouch as a Limited Company contractor, then take a look at our infographic to see how easy the steps are…
How to get your Limited Company name just right
So you’ve decided to form your own Limited Company, congratulations! While it’s a fantastically exciting time for new employment adventures, there are a few things you’ll need to get in order before you can trade through your Limited Company, and one of them is your company name. How do you go about doing it, what’s […]
Venturing Into Contracting
Starting up as a contractor is an exciting time but can feel daunting. Where do you start, what’s involved and how do you even know if contracting is for you? In this guide, we explain what to expect, what you need to consider before starting, the pros and cons of starting out with an umbrella […]
Start contracting with confidence this spring
Contracting and freelancing in the past couple of years has never been more popular. With the promise of professional independence, a higher take home pay than permanent employment and no glass ceiling, there are very few reasons not to take the leap. Demand for skills The ongoing dramas surrounding Brexit and other Government promises to […]
Umbrella to Limited
When embarking on a contracting career, one of the first decisions you’ll have to make is whether to join an umbrella company or set up your own business. We understand it can be difficult to decide, so hopefully this will help clear things up for you! The vast majority do, so why not you? If […]
New to contracting
Starting up as a contractor is an exciting time but can feel daunting. Where do you start, what’s involved and how do you even know if contracting is for you? First of all, decide which type of contractor arrangement suits your circumstances. If you think working as a contractor is only likely to be short […]