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Agency workers unaware of their rights....

According to a new report published by the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) yesterday many agency workers are often unaware of their employment rights and are afraid to raise concerns due to fears over job security.

Posted by Orange Genie Group on 20-Mar-2015 17:08:35 0 Comments Read More

Budget 2015 - what the Chancellor announced...

On Wednesday 18th March, in his 2015 Budget, the Chancellor announced that the government will now consult on detailed proposals to restrict tax relief for travel and subsistence for workers engaged through an employment intermediary, such as an umbrella company or a personal service company, where that worker is under the supervision, direction and control of a third party.

Posted by Orange Genie Group on 19-Mar-2015 10:33:09 0 Comments Read More

Topics: Orange Genie Group, HMRC

Making the move from Umbrella to Limited

Deciding to leave the perceived security of a permanent role is arguably both an exciting and daunting time for virgin freelancers and contractors. Often the initial option for first timers is to become an employee of a PAYE Umbrella Company, like Genie Umbrella. Umbrella’s are one of the simplest ways to contract and manage your finances.

Posted by Orange Genie Group on 15-Dec-2014 16:09:00 0 Comments Read More

Topics: Genie Accountancy

Contractor Umbrella or Setting up a Limited Company? – the differences

If you are considering the difference between setting up a Limited Company or being an employee of an Umbrella Company, you are likely to have already made the exciting decision to leave your permanent role to joining the rewarding world of contracting and freelancing.

Posted by Orange Genie Group on 10-Dec-2014 11:41:00 0 Comments Read More

Join the conversation, connect with Orange Genie via social media

Apparently there are over 1.82 billion social media network users worldwide, this number is expected to increase to approximately 2.33 billion by 2017*

In an effort to better connect with our followers we are one of these 1.82 billion. Our social media channels are a great way to keep in touch and engage - we actively publish blogs, industry news, fundraising updates, handy tips, advice and guides.

For us, social media is far more than a tool – it’s an extension of our brand, for all the latest goings on and insights we invite people to follow, like and share….

Orange Genie on LinkedIn

Posted by Orange Genie Group on 25-Sep-2014 09:27:00 0 Comments Read More

Genie Umbrella renew membership with the FCSA

Genie Umbrella are pleased to announce they have renewed their membership with the FCSA

As you may have seen last week, Genie Accountancy became members of the FCSA. We are also pleased to announce Genie Umbrella are delighted that they have passed yet another vigorous review set by the association.

Posted by Orange Genie Group on 24-Sep-2014 09:11:00 0 Comments Read More

Be aware of potentially fraudulent communications requesting payment...

Fraudulent communications - keep your eyes peeled

A newly formed company and client of Genie Accountancy recently received a letter requesting a payment of £140 to enable their inclusion on the National Register of Companies. As a client of ours, and one where we had undertaken the formation, the letter began to ring alarm bells.

This is not the first such letter our clients have received and directors should be wary. The content of these letters is often poorly written and to the professional eye, give cause for concern over their legitimacy. For a new director, they may easily misled and incur unnecessary expense.

Posted by Orange Genie Group on 22-Sep-2014 14:06:00 0 Comments Read More

HMRC delays RTI penalties for small employers

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have pushed back the date penalties will be issued to small employers with automated pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) real-time information (RTI).

Posted by Orange Genie Group on 19-Sep-2014 12:51:00 0 Comments Read More

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