For agencies · April 2026
Is your agency covered for joint and several liability?
Since 6 April 2026, recruitment agencies (or the end client, where there’s no agency) can be held jointly and severally liable for PAYE and National Insurance that an umbrella company in their supply chain fails to pay. Evidence is now your best protection.
What good looks like
- A Key Information Document for every worker
- Every payslip visible, checked against the rate you paid
- Proof PAYE and NI were paid — RTI records and PAYE account evidence
- Accredited, regularly audited providers
- A plan B if a provider fails
Readiness check
Ten questions. An honest score.
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The Agency Portal shows KIDs, payslips, HMRC checks and RTI records for every worker.
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Open the Agency Hub →This check is general guidance, not legal advice. For the rules themselves see GOV.UK.