FREELANCER AND CONTRACTOR SERVICES ASSOCIATION

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is the UK’s leading membership body for Umbrella companies, raising standards and promoting compliance in the temporary labour market. We are committed to safeguarding the long-term future of the professional freelance sector.

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Who cares about compliance?

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FCSA was founded in 2008 to raise standards and ensure supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Our non-profit organisation sets and enforces stringent codes of compliance for service providers in the freelancers and contractors sector. Our members are subject to rigorous annual audits by third-party assessors, and we are committed to providing our members with the resources and support they need to meet their compliance obligations.

 

FCSA is a trusted voice in the temporary labour market, and our accreditation is recognised as the gold standard by recruitment professionals and employers. We are committed to safeguarding the long-term future of the professional freelance sector for the benefit of the UK’s temporary and freelance workers and the flexibility they bring to the UK econom.

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Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is the UK’s leading membership body for raising standards and promoting compliance in the temporary labour market. As an FCSA member, you can be confident that you are meeting the highest standards of compliance, giving you peace of mind and helping you to attract and retain clients.

In addition to our rigorous compliance standards, FCSA membership also gives you access to a wide range of benefits, including networking opportunities with other professionals, up-to-date compliance information and guidance, and the opportunity to promote your business to a wider audience.

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