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Case Study 2:
Agency Using Bogus Umbrella Company Avoids Falling Victim to Liability Shift in 2026
Challenge
By partnering with Guild Umbrella, the agency directors were able to get peace of mind knowing that The Guild has been independently vetted as a compliant organisation. On request, The Guild can show evidence of our VAT, NI, and CIS contributions we pay to HMRC on a quarterly basis.
Solution
Contacted our tax advisory service, GuildHub. GuildHub is run by Richard and Julia Clutterbuck, who both spent a combined 50 years in the revenue. Together, they guided the client through the process and HMRC had found they had taken reasonable care in the process. As a result, the case was dropped.
Results
Agency avoided
Agency avoided being liable for any liability
Operational Efficiency
Payroll processing time reduced by 80%
Improved Agency Reputation
Workers experienced transparent pay and exclusive benefits (e.g., Digital GP & mental health support).