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Business will continue as usual and we have extensive continuity plans in place to allow us to operate with minimal disruption to our services if the Government's advice changes.

Having undergone a comprehensive audit and rigorous assessment process, Churchill Knight (Contractor Accountancy and Umbrella) has successfully earned the prestigious FCSA accreditation. Already holding a Professional Passport accreditation, adding FCSA to our organisation is further proof of our commitment to compliance within the contractor payroll sector.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his first Budget in the House of Commons, announcing the government’s plans regarding benefits, tax, spending and the wider economy. But what does it mean for your financial health and has there been an update or amendment to off-payroll legislation?

For most contractors, Holiday Pay is an area that causes a lot of confusion when they register with an umbrella company. Our short blog explains what Holiday Pay means when you work through an umbrella company and how it is calculated.

There are many reasons why you might consider closing down your limited company and start contracting through an umbrella company. Whatever the reason for switching, you will need to consider the process of closing down your company and ensure you thoroughly research umbrella companies.

Taxpayers once again broke records in 2020, with over 11.1 million customers filing their self-assessments online by the 31st January deadline. Did you file on time or have you missed the deadline? 

The end of the tax year is fast approaching, and it is important to use the next few months to organise your finances. Our short guide will provide you with a simple checklist of the critical changes you can expect to see in the new tax year.

The annual Consumer Electronics Show was held in Las Vegas, USA from 6th to 9th January 2020. The exhibition showcases the most cutting-edge (and often bizarre) consumer technology emerging each year – from wearable gadgets to concept cars and smart-home products.

As a limited company contractor, choosing an umbrella company can be confusing. Read our short guide where we explain how to decide which umbrella company to use.

Christmas is over and a new decade has begun. To help jumpstart the New Year and the start of a new decade, here are five things for contractors to look out for in 2020.