What is Compupay?
Compupay is an umbrella company, a special type of Limited Company that exists for the sole purpose of employing “self-employed contractors” so that they can carry out short term assignments without the hassle of sorting out their own taxes or invoicing for their work.
While they might act as a self-employed individuals, in the eyes of HMRC contractors become employed by the umbrella company. The umbrella acts just like a normal employer and processes employee payroll through PAYE and NI, paying any amounts due on their behalf and issuing a payslip.
This means that the contractor passes on the responsibility for calculating & paying their taxes to the umbrella for the duration of the contract, often meaning no self assessment is needed at the end of the year.
In addition to removing the burden of self assessments and chasing bad debts, umbrella companies provide professional indemnity & public liability insurance cover to their clients.
The Team
Partner
Angeline Harris
From working at the prestigious Lee, Wooden & Ziegler LLP to opening her own practice in 2001, Angeline has represented Arts & Entertainment clients large and small for nearly 20 years. She made headlines in 2010 when she secured the “Kingston Woman” rights to songwriter Helen Jones and continues to provide the same dedication to all her clients. Practicing since the first internet boom, Angeline has hands-on experience with how technology affects the creative industry. Staying ahead of the law’s frequent changes is Angeline’s sixth sense.
Education
ATLANTIC LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 1997
IVY UNIVERSITY
B.A., Film & Music, 1994
Activities & Affiliations
• ABCD Bar Association, Member
• IP Law for Creatives Association, Member-at-Large
• Civil Rights Conservation, Secretary
Bar Admissions
• New York, Tennessee, California
ASSOCIATE
Isabel Sonam
Isabel got her start working under Hugo Walters, Esq., director of the ABC Fashion Institute. She specializes in all things related to fashion law, whether that’s securing a trademark for a logo design or helping clients work through federal textile laws. Before joining Harris Ingram, she was an associate at fine arts practice Veronica Chin, PLLC. Isabel also represents fine artists, galleries, appraisers, and more on art litigation matters.
Education
EMPIRE LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 2002
NAMELESS UNIVERSITY
B.A., Art History, 1999
Activities & Affiliations
• ABCD Bar Association, Member
Bar Admissions
• New York, California