Umbrella Company Guides

We look at how net pay is calculated for PAYE umbrella company employees, following deductions for income tax, national insurance, and expenses.

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In this article, we look at IR35 and how it affects contractors. Why umbrella companies are the logical choice for contractors caught by the IR35 rules.

Tax avoidance schemes come in all shapes and sizes. To veteran contractors, the warning signs may be obvious, but many others are (or have been) duped into using them. They represent a clear and present danger to your current and future prosperity.

With hundreds of thousands of workers using umbrella companies in the UK, and over 500 providers to choose from, what is the government's stance on umbrella companies, and how is it seeking to ensure compliance within the sector?

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.

When you request a net take-home pay calculation from prospective umbrella providers, the numbers should all match. But, often, they don't. Here we examine the tricks some umbrella companies use to artificially inflate workers' pay figures.

How does a PAYE umbrella company scheme work in practice? We look at the steps from signing up, to submitting your timesheets, getting paid, and how expenses are dealt with.

What steps you should take if you want to switch umbrella companies. How to choose a new scheme, and what potential pitfalls you may encounter during the switching process.