{"id":33803,"date":"2025-03-18T16:11:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T16:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=33803"},"modified":"2025-09-03T14:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:27:46","slug":"ir35-crackdown-umbrella-companies","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/ir35-crackdown-umbrella-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"IR35: government crack down on exploitative umbrella companies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government has published its response to the growing problem of non-compliant umbrella companies. Following a long-running consultation, they\u2019ve revealed plans on how they\u2019ll crack down on umbrella companies who don\u2019t comply when hiring contractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new approach is set to make sure contractors receive the correct tax and employment rights when working through umbrella companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-changing\">What\u2019s changing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New legislation will define umbrella companies as employment companies, which will be included in an amendment to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/employment-rights-bill\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"26327\">Employment Rights Bill<\/a>. This means that umbrella companies will be regulated by the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate, resulting in more rights for the contractors working for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further changes include moving the responsibility for PAYE contributions away from the contractor. If a recruitment agency was involved in the supply chain, they\u2019ll be responsible for making sure the correct PAYE contributions are made. If there was no agency involved, the responsibility would fall to the umbrella company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The changes are set to come into effect from April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A further amendment, which suggests introducing another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/freelance\/umbrella-company-licensing-authority\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"41731\" >mandatory licensing system for all umbrella companies<\/a>, could also come into fruition. This aims to help protect contractors, by making sure umbrella companies meet a certain standard of conduct and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-this-mean-for-contractors\">What does this mean for contractors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes will bring much-needed clarity and protections for contractors working through umbrella companies. Some of the benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>decreased liability: <\/strong>contractors are less likely to be held liable for incorrect tax deductions or unpaid contributions, with responsibility transferred to the umbrella company or recruitment agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>reduced burden: <\/strong>removing the responsibility for PAYE contributions means that contractors will have less administrative burden and can focus on their work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>increased regulation:<\/strong> umbrella companies will now face greater scrutiny, reducing the risk of exploitation for contractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>more employment rights:<\/strong> working through an umbrella company will come with increased&nbsp; employment rights for contractors \u2013 including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/allowances\/can-i-get-self-employed-holiday-pay\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1275\">holiday pay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/staff\/self-employed-sick-pay\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1513\">sick pay<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>increased transparency: <\/strong>contractors will be able to better understand their pay and any deductions made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, these changes mean contractors should enjoy a more secure working environment when working through umbrella companies. Contractors will now be able to get the employee benefits they\u2019re entitled to, while reducing the risk of being exploited by non-compliant companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"941\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/SB-UK_Infographics_IR35Table-01.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/SB-UK_Infographics_IR35Table-01.png 2646w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/SB-UK_Infographics_IR35Table-01.png?resize=800,735 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/SB-UK_Infographics_IR35Table-01.png?resize=768,706 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/SB-UK_Infographics_IR35Table-01.png?resize=1024,941 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/SB-UK_Infographics_IR35Table-01.png?resize=1536,1412 1536w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/SB-UK_Infographics_IR35Table-01.png?resize=2048,1882 2048w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/SB-UK_Infographics_IR35Table-01.png?resize=150,138 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Game-changer\u2019 for contractors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dave Chaplin, CEO of ContractorCalculator, says: \u201cShifting PAYE responsibility to agencies and end clients is a game-changer, ensuring taxes are properly collected before rogue umbrella companies can rip-off workers and the exchequer with non-compliant practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRegulating umbrella companies will finally bring accountability to an industry that has operated unchecked for too long. The fight against tax fraud and unfair deductions isn\u2019t over, but these reforms lay the foundation for a fairer labour market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More guides for contractors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/freelance\/what-is-freelance-work\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1412\">What is freelance work? How to become a freelancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-structure\/what-is-an-umbrella-company\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"951\">What is an umbrella company? A guide for self-employed contractors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/what-happens-if-im-inside-ir35\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1563\">What does being inside IR35 mean? A guide for the self-employed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/faq\/what-type-of-business-insurance-do-i-need\/\">What type of business insurance do I need?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-end\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The government\u2019s IR35 crackdown on non-compliant umbrella companies means big changes for contractors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":33819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"sb_hreflang":"","sb_hreflang_url":"","disable_breadcrumbs":false,"sb_breadcrumbs":[],"sb_reviewed_by":"","sb_review_date":"","sb_enable_content_gating":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[344,110],"hidden-category":[],"coauthors":[24],"class_list":["post-33803","knowledge","type-knowledge","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-tax","category-business-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>IR35: government reveal crackdown on umbrella companies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Contractors working for umbrella companies will soon see big changes in the government\u2019s IR35 crackdown on non-compliant companies.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/ir35-crackdown-umbrella-companies\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"IR35: government crack down on exploitative umbrella companies\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The government\u2019s IR35 crackdown on non-compliant umbrella companies means big changes for contractors.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/ir35-crackdown-umbrella-companies\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Simply Business UK\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/simplybusiness\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-09-03T14:27:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/ir35-crackdown-umbrella-companies.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"815\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"544\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@simplybusiness\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"Rosanna Parrish\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/ir35-crackdown-umbrella-companies\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/ir35-crackdown-umbrella-companies\/\"},\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Rosanna Parrish\",\"description\":\"Rosanna Parrish is a Copywriter at Simply Business specialising in side hustles \u2013 as well as all things freelance, social media, and ecommerce. 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