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Questions To Ask Umbrella Companies

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When looking for an umbrella company, you should ask, "Dear umbrella company..."

"...have you negotiated tangible, IR35-compliant terms directly with HM Revenue & Customs?"

"...could I be investigated by HMRC?" (Not a reassuring prospect.)

"...if "yes", can you prove you have insurance protection to cover legal fees, backdated tax and interest on unpaid tax and fines?"

"...will I be given a personal business manager to handle admin and invoice-chasing?"

"...do you offer ongoing tax-planning advice?"

"...do you offer a UK-compliant holiday and sick pay facility?"

"...do you offer professional insurance of at least £20m?"

"...will you give me access to a solicitor to check the employment terms and restrictions of my contract?"

"...will I be able to submit expense claims online?"

"...do you offer a personal pension, and allow me to save tax and NI by contributing part of my gross income towards it?"

"...can I see a credit report for you and your insurers?"

"...how will you support me if my agency or client pay late?"

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