The Umbrella Reform Summit hosted by QDOS
The QDOS Umbrella Reform Summit 2025 revealed new rules from April 2026 making agencies and clients jointly liable for PAYE if umbrella firms fail to comply. The reforms tighten due diligence, target tax avoidance, and mark the end of light-touch regulation.
October 24, 2025
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SupplyIN2 and Hard Hats TeeBox Talk
Adam Jordan, founder of SupplyIN2, shares how he moved from running a major umbrella payroll firm to building HardHats — a transparent, tech-driven construction payroll ecosystem. The episode tackles industry pitfalls, compliance reform, and practical advice for contractors and business owners.
October 10, 2025
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Umbrella Company Legislation
The ESM has been updated to clarify that under new umbrella company rules, HMRC can recover unpaid PAYE and NICs from any party in the supply chain, not just the umbrella company. Guidance on agency collection is pending and will be published before April 2026.
September 22, 2025
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Shared Liability Changes for Recruitment Agencies Using Umbrella Companies
From April 2026, UK recruitment agencies will be jointly liable with umbrella companies for unpaid taxes. Agencies must now rigorously vet umbrella providers, as there is no statutory excuse for non-compliance. This change increases compliance demands and risks, making careful selection and monitoring of umbrella partners essential.
June 26, 2025
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