- Use of mini-umbrella companies (MUCs) has increased due to growth in temporary labor market in the UK
- MUCs are also known as specialist contracting intermediaries (SCIs)
- Different models exist for processing payroll, depending on industry and circumstances of temporary workers
- MUC model involves employing temporary workers, dealing with HMRC for tax liabilities, and supplying labor to intermediary companies
- MUCs have been used by recruitment agencies to employ hundreds of thousands of workers
- Issues discussed include VAT, NIC, Employment Allowance, and fraud allegations
- Appeals in this case were allowed in part
Source: bailii.org
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