The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a framework established by the UK government to regulate tax payments within the construction sector. It sets out the rules for contractors and subcontractors, ensuring that tax is correctly deducted at the source before payments are made. CIS was designed to improve tax compliance...
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FCSA Welcomes New Umbrella Regulations in Autumn Budget
The UK government’s recent decision to introduce new umbrella regulations marks a transformative step toward creating a fairer, more transparent temporary labour market. FCSA fully supports these changes, which assign recruitment agencies responsibility for ensuring Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) compliance when engaging workers through umbrella companies. This shift will help reduce tax...
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Business Partner Spotlights
TrustID
TrustID, are a certified Identity Service Provider (IDSP) and industry leading experts in Right to Work (RtW) and DBS checks.
Merit Software
We provide scalable software to suit all companies servicing the recruitment marketplace from multi-branch corporates to new-starts. Merit software is used by recruitment agencies, umbrella companies, outsourcing companies and accountancy firms throughout the UK and Ireland, and is the software of choice for forward-thinking companies looking for reliable payroll and
Jarvis Workplace Pension
Jarvis Workplace Pension provides Umbrella Companies with a flexible, auto-enrolment, salary sacrifice solution that intelligently guides members in planning and tailoring their retirement lifestyle.
Caunce O’Hara Insurance Brokers Ltd
Caunce O’Hara Insurance Brokers Limited (www.cohibl.com) have been providing insurance to umbrella and payroll companies since their emergence in the early 2000’s. They are a market leader, regularly reviewing their offering to ensure it remains relevant to the sector.
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Dates For Your Diary
Upcoming FCSA and Partner events.
Scaling Recruitment & Umbrella Firms Without Breaking Your Finance Function
21/04/2026 11:00 am
Presented by: Fenil Shah & Nicola Gray
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How to reduce costs and stay compliant in high-volume Umbrella operations
29/04/2026 2:00 pm
Presented by: David Roberts (RPost)
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Deductions with BDO
03/06/2026 2:00 pm
Presented by: BDO
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FCSA Forum 2026
08/07/2026 9:00 am
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International Awareness with BDO
15/07/2026 10:30 am
Presented by: BDO
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