HMRC have amended legislation for travel and subsistence expenses to support their intentions The introduction of the new legislative changes for contractors and the restrictions on travel and subsistence expenses has created a bit of a stir over the past couple of months. It has been brought to our attention that HMRC came across a…
Downloads Cloud9 Umbrella has created a wallchart for Euro 2016 so that you can keep track of results throughout the tournament. There is also a Euro 2016 sweepstake kit available – get your colleagues involved! Simply click on the buttons below to download the Euro 2016 gear. Please keep an eye on our social media…
“Cloud9 has successfully adapted their offerings to the new world and met Professional Passport’s updated compliance standards in light of all the recent changes”. Crawford Temple – Managing Director of Professional Passport Further to all the legislative changes that were introduced April 6th 2016, Cloud9 Umbrella is delighted to announce that we have been…
This article focuses on web tools and applications to increase productivity. These tools could have a major impact on the way you operate as a freelancer. Some, if not all, may not be relevant to your specific line of work. However, it is still fascinating to know what’s out there… Social Media Social media…
Umbrella or Personal Service Company? Contractors working through an umbrella company are unable to claim tax relief on travel and subsistence if they are subject to Supervision, Direction or Control (SDC). The change in legislation came into place on the 6th April 2016. With a large majority of umbrella workers previously claiming travel and subsistence,…
What has changed? The Spring Budget 2016 has confirmed there will be restrictions for contractors who are claiming travel, subsistence and accommodation expenses, starting from 6 April. From now on, Cloud9 Umbrella will have to assess all of our workers, and determine their Supervision, Direction or Control (SDC) status. This will help us ensure that…
More often than not, you’ll find discussions and reasons as to why you should move from an umbrella to a limited company. But we thought we’d discuss the reverse, because sometimes, the arrangements of working through a limited company, no longer make sense for the position you are in. So why might you consider switching…
It has been a turbulent year for contractors, especially those who work within the public sector and have been hit by the introduction of the “off-payroll” reforms in April. Now a storm of risky umbrella firms are luring temporary workers with promises of higher take-home retentions in a bid to sidestep the tax crackdown that’s…
Since the public sector reform in April 2017, we are still asked frequently by public sector contractors if they should continue using their own limited company or switch to an umbrella. The answer very much depends on each individual’s circumstances thus we would strongly encourage contractors to speak to us for tailored advice. Nonetheless, we…
Have you heard a variety of claims about IR35 that seem to make sense but you’re just not sure if they’re true? We’ve rounded up a few common IR35 myths we’ve heard and want to debunk them for you. The legislation is complex as it is without these IR35 myths and assumptions being added to…
It’s been just over a year since the Criminal Finance Act (CFA) was introduced 30th September 2017, which saw companies become criminally liable for any facilitation of tax evasion and tax avoidance schemes by any persons representing the company, and a recent Tax Journal has proposed that HMRC is ‘chomping at the bit to investigate.’ After…
We’ve all heard the old adage ‘if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.’ A minority of contractors are still getting caught up in schemes that are offering 85-95% take home pay. These may not be all that they seem. HMRC is continuing to focus their attention on reducing the number of…