One of the most frequently asked questions by new umbrella employees is why they have to pay both Employers National Insurance (NIC) and the Apprenticeship Levy.When a business wants to…
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Working From Home Tips
Home working can be rewarding and reduce a lot of the stresses that come with commuting to a place of work each day but it is not without its pitfalls.…
Do I Still Pay Corporation Tax Under IR35?
Curious as to whether or not you’ll still have to pay corporation tax under IR35? If you are working on an assignment that falls within the IR35 legislation then the…
Does Anything Fall Outside Of IR35?
What a question, this is asked often and never seems to find a straight answer. The answer is yes, in 2 different ways depending on how you structure your contracting…
£13 Per Hour With PAYE Umbrella?
Thinking about accepting a contract for £13 an hour and wondering what sort of a return you’ll get when using a standard PAYE Umbrella Company like Quad Management? You’ve come to the…
Do I Have To Use The Umbrella Company My Recruitment Agency Recommends?
Ah, the question of agencies and Preferred Supplier Lists (PSL). It’s a question that crops up from the majority of contractors new to working with an Umbrella company. Do I…
3 Ways Working Post COVID Has Changed
It is a fact that the COVID 19 pandemic has had a massive impact to the employment market worldwide and here in the UK with millions of workers effected. The…
A Quick Guide To Writing A CV In 2020
Whether you’re writing a CV for the first time or you haven’t had to write one in years. With competition for roles being so high it is maybe more important…
What Is Holiday Pay?
As the rules regarding IR35 tighten and more and more contractors start to switch to working under an Umbrella Company there will be several questions that crop up time and…
As A Contractor Can I Apply For A Mortgage?
Contracting like any form of working arrangement should not restrict you from being able to apply for a mortgage. So as a contractor can I apply for a mortgage? The…