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About Matt Fryer

Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with over 20 years’ experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn.

HMRC’s umbrella crackdown means IT recruiters can no longer afford to hope for the best

By Matt Fryer | Last updated: May 26, 2026

For a long time, many recruitment agencies viewed umbrella compliance as something sitting slightly outside their immediate control. This was ultimately manageable through supplier agreements, annual reviews and a degree of trust in the providers they partnered with.

HMRC’s umbrella tax liability shift: why IT recruitment agencies face new financial risk

By Matt Fryer | Last updated: July 23, 2025

From April 2026, IT agencies will be liable for umbrella company tax failures. Find out how to prepare for HMRC’s biggest compliance shift in years.