Everything you ever wanted to know about umbrella companies but were afraid to ask...

[ASB]

Originally Posted by TheFaQQer

Indeed - name and praise!!

Bit irrelevant really because they are unrelated to IT, also my experience is simply second hand. I've only seen the documentation they provide and not the reality of the service which may of course differ.

[MPwannadecentincome]

Originally Posted by Cowboy Bob

The amount of expenses you can claim through an umbrella are exactly the same as those you can claim if you work via any other vehicle. If the umbrella tell you anything else, they are lying. Most will use their dispensation as an advertising point - you need to be very aware that the dispensation applies to them, not to you, and that all it means is that they don't have to record the expenses on their P11D form, it is not free money from Gordon Brown (as if he'd ever give money away) - this is very misleading, but nearly all of them try it on.

Is this true? If so how do I persuade my umbrella to allow me:
1) expenses for a home office when working from home
2) interview expenses?

Cheers

[ProfContractor]

Thanks for all the advice here