Umbrella Services

Working through an umbrella company is one of the most popular payment options for contractor workers who want a fast, reliable, and hassle-free contracting experience.

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Compliant, flexible umbrella solutions

For a weekly margin, we will take care of your payroll and other administration, leaving you with more time to do the things you love.

Once signing up to Umbrella.co.uk, you effectively become one of our employees. You will have an employment contract and benefit from all of the same employment rights as other permanent employees. You will be able to carry out multiple short-term contracts with less overall risk.

We provide our contractor employees with a number of important services, including:

  • Collecting payments from agencies on your behalf
  • Assist you to claim back chargeable expenses
  • Processing statutory benefits such as maternity or sick pay
  • Assist you with assessing if you are eligible to claim tax relief on mileage expenses
  • Process pension options such as workplace or salary sacrifice
  • Processing your payslip and making sure you get paid on time
  • Keeping you compliant with the latest tax regulation updates and the HMRC
  • The option to upgrade to our benefits platform that includes a private health cash plan, a bp Plus fuel card, and discounts on your everyday shopping

Ready to join?

Talk to one of our team today who will be happy to answer any your questions and get you signed up in no time.

The process of working through an umbrella company

Joining an umbrella company is one of the easiest ways to get paid when you are contracting. Instead of setting up your own limited company or being enrolled in an agency PAYE system, tens of thousands of contractors use umbrella companies to get paid for short-term and long-term contracts. It is often the preferred option for those found to be inside IR35. Here’s how it works:

An initial chat with our team

Speak to one of our team who will provide you with an illustration of an example payslip based on the information you provide.

A quick and easy onboarding

Once you’ve decided that we’re the right umbrella company for you, you’ll be onboarded onto our system.

Working with your agency

Your agency will most likely already have a relationship with us, but if not, we’ll get one set up. This is the same if it’s an end client.

Submitting your timesheet

Once your contract has started, you’ll submit your timesheet to your agency either weekly or monthly.

Getting the money to pay you

We then raise invoices to the agency or end client based on your timesheet (if required.)

Paying your salary

Your salary will then be paid directly into your personal bank account with tax and NI deducted at source.

A notification that payment has been made

You will receive a message to notify you that a payment has been processed through our payroll. You are able to log in to our secure portal to access your payslip.

Discover our other services

We understand that different contacting scenarios require their own dedicated service. That’s why we also offer solutions specific to CIS workers and contractors operating through a limited company. Whatever your situation, we’ve got you covered.

Limited Company Accountancy services

If your contract is deemed outside of IR35, you have the option of operating through a Limited Company. Through the accountancy branch of our business, we can do everything from acting as your registered address to completing your Self Assessments.

CIS services

We’re registered with HMRC for CIS and have gross status. As someone working in the Construction Industry Scheme, we can help prepare your year-end tax return for a small additional cost.

Agency services

As an umbrella company, we work with recruitment agencies and their consultants up and down the country to provide compliant payroll solutions for their contractor workforce. It’s our aim to be one of your preferred partners when it comes to referring your contractors to our services.

Talk to our team

If you’d like to speak with any of our team, we’re always more than happy to help.