Umbrella Company regulations – what’s coming and what you need to know
The umbrella industry is facing major regulatory changes, and as an SG Umbrella employee, it’s essential to understand what’s coming and how it affects you. With HMRC cracking down on non-compliant providers, hidden deductions, and mini-umbrella fraud, new legislation is [...]
Key tax deadlines for SG Umbrella employees – what you need to know
As an SG Umbrella employee, staying on top of key tax deadlines is easier than ever. We handle all PAYE deductions, payroll administration, and HMRC compliance for you, so you can focus on your work without worrying about tax paperwork. [...]
What is a Status Determination Statement (SDS)?
If you’re a UK contractor working through a Limited Company or an intermediary, understanding your Status Determination Statement (SDS) is essential. An SDS determines your IR35 status, clarifying whether your assignment is considered inside or outside IR35, and ensures you [...]
What is a UTR and what is it used for?
As a contractor you may have heard the term Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). But what is it, what is it used for and as an Umbrella Company employee do you even need one? In this blog we answer all those [...]
What Payslip Buddy means to you
Here at SG Umbrella we’re proud that every single one of our employee’s payslips have been audited by SafeRec’s Payslip Buddy. So what does this mean for our employees, what value does payslip auditing hold and why should you be [...]
Checking Your Tax Code – What Do Umbrella Employees Need to Do?
If you’re new to contracting under an Umbrella Company you’ll no doubt have questions regarding your tax code, and how it compares to permanent employment or when contracting through a Limited Company. In this blog we take a closer [...]
The Employer’s National Insurance Rate Increase
Back in October 2024, the UK government released the much-anticipated Autumn Budget where they announced a variety of changes affecting UK employers. One of the significant talking points from this was the adjustments to Employers National Insurance Contributions. The changes [...]
What Is a P60 Form and Why Is It Important for Umbrella Company Employees?
If you’re new to contracting under an Umbrella Company, you may be wondering what role your P60 plays, and when you’ll receive it. In this blog we take a closer look, to help you understand your P60. What is a [...]
How Does Income Tax Work as an Umbrella Company Employee?
Income Tax as an Umbrella Employee When contracting as an employee of an Umbrella Company you may see variations in your pay, which will inevitably also mean changes in the amount of tax you’ll pay. In this blog we look [...]
The Autumn Budget 2024
Forty billion pounds of tax rises represents one of the very largest tax rising Budgets outside of a time of recession, with Rachel Reeves announcing a compendium of changes aimed at businesses and higher tax payers. A penny off a [...]
What does it mean to be paid twice in a tax period as an Umbrella Company employee?
As an Umbrella Company employee, you may find yourself being paid twice in any given tax period. So, what does this mean, will it cause any issues, and do you need to do anything? In this blog we explore all [...]
Understanding your tax code as an Umbrella Company contractor
If you’re new to contracting under an Umbrella Company you’ll no doubt have questions regarding your tax code, and how it compares to permanent employment or when contracting through your Limited Company. In this blog we take a closer look [...]
Do you owe tax on cryptocurrency in the UK?
If you’re currently dealing with cryptoassets or have done so in the past, you likely have a tax liability from this. Previously, it was unclear how tax on cryptoassets would be treated, but HMRC have now clarified their position. How [...]
Crypto nudge letters from HMRC – did you get one?
Whilst cryptocurrency may seem like a relatively new concept, since its inception back in 2009 it’s fast becoming one of the most popular forms of investment. So if you’ve already taken the leap and invested, do you understand the tax [...]

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