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.

From April 2026, the Government will shift liability for unpaid tax from non-compliant umbrella companies to recruitment agencies and end clients.

From company tax years beginning in April 2026, all limited companies will be required to file a full profit and loss (P&L) account with Companies House.

Guide to the HMRC Loan Charge for IT contractors – how it works, who’s affected, key changes, the 2025 review, and your repayment options if caught.

How to work out which expenses you can claim if your work is caught by IR35 – the 5% expenses allowance and how the deemed payment is calculated.

An SA302 – provided by HMRC – provides evidence of your earnings during a particular tax year. You might need one if you apply for a mortgage or loan.

Earlier this month, the Labour government issued its response to the Conservative-led consultation into umbrella company compliance with the objective of regulating the sector.

The number of umbrella company workers in the UK has increased substantially over the past 15 years. We reveal the estimated totals from 2008 to date.