Online tools to check your umbrella company payslip is correct
How can you check that your umbrella company payslip and net take home pay figures are correct, comply with UK tax laws, and don't include any unexpected deductions?
IR35 and the Off-Payroll rules – a beginner’s guide
What is IR35 and Off Payroll, exactly? And how much tax will you pay if you are caught? In our simple guide to IR35, we explain everything!
Choosing a contractor accountant – 8 steps to take
Finding the best accountant for your company is an essential part of the process of starting out in the contracting world. Here are some top tips.
How to register with an umbrella company (and switch if you’re not happy)
Learn how to register with an umbrella company and what’s involved if you switch providers. Steps, documents, contracts, pitfalls and tips included.
Why do umbrella company contractors have to pay Employer’s NI costs?
One of the most frequently asked questions by umbrella employees is why they are responsible for paying Employers National Insurance Contributions (NICs).
Limited or umbrella company – which is best for contractors?
Which trading structure should you use when you work as an IT contractor? We look at pros and cons of working via a limited company vs. an umbrella.
Quick guide to umbrella company pension contributions
This guide provides an overview of umbrella company workplace pension schemes, including information on tax relief and opting in or out of the scheme.
IT contractor expenses – what you can and can’t claim
If you run a limited company, you can offset a range of business expenses against your company's tax bill. Here we look at some typical contractor expenses.
Umbrella companies – how is net take home pay calculated?
We look at how net pay is calculated for PAYE umbrella company employees, following deductions from your assignment (umbrella rate) and gross pay rate.
Agency PAYE vs umbrella company payroll – what is the difference?
If you are a contractor working on temporary assignments, there are two common ways in which you will be paid – via agency PAYE or through an umbrella company. Here, we explain the differences.