Payquest Guides


Quick Guide to Umbrella Companies:

What is an Umbrella Company?
An umbrella company acts as your employer, for tax purposes, when you undertake a contract with an employment agency or a client....

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IR35 – Simplified:

IR35 was brought in to ensure that a contractor who was carrying out the same role as an employee would be subject to the same tax regulations....

PDFIR35 Information >>

Guide to Insurance:

Professional Indemnity cover
If one of your clients suffers a financial loss because of alleged neglect, an error or oversight, professional indemnity insurance will meet the cost of defending claims and any damages payable....

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Expenses Guidelines:

General Rules
Expenses must be incurred "wholly, exclusively and necessarily” for performing your duties of employment"....

PDFGuide to Expenses >>


Umbrella vs Limited Company:

The pros and cons of both...

PDFComparison of Umbrella & Ltd Company Options >>