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"What's an Umbrella Company?"
So You Want to be a Contractor
You Landed a Contract Role - What Now?
What is an Umbrella Company?
Umbrella Company Benefits
Umbrella Company Expenses
R.I.P. Paperwork
Umbrella Company Secrets
Umbrella Company Alternatives
IR35 - What? Why? Who?
Umbrella Company FAQ
2011 Umbrella Company Reader Awards
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Create the Perfect CV
Frequently Asked Interview Questions
Dispute Resolution
Offshore & EBT
Calculate your net take home pay
Umbrella Company Guides
Dummies Guide to Contracting & Umbrella Company Services
Simple & Helpful 'How to...' Articles for Contractors
We've got everything a contractor needs to know - you've got a fantastic & free place to help you get the most out of contracting...and certainly the most out of your umbrella company!
From starting out as a contractor to finding the best umbrella company, IR35, claiming business expenses, paperwork & FAQs - look no further!
Its Simple an Umbrella Company is
"I work well with my umbrella company, and it really does make contracting a lot easier. Now I don't do paperwork I'm a lot less stressful.
"The admin side is just part of it, though. I get even greater relief knowing my tax is taken care of properly and none of the complex stuff comes anywhere near me!
"I'm not tied in to any long term contract, it's effective & risk free - what's not to like about the umbrella company service?" Anon, Contractor
Call it What you Want
- Umbrella Company
- PAYE Umbrella Company
- Contractor Umbrella Company
- Independent Freelance Contractor Umbrella Company
- A godsend!
Looking After You
- Fully Trained Staff
- Unlimited After Sales Care
- 24/7 Online Account Access
- No Work No Fee
- Friendly Professional Help
- Right First Time Every Time
- Complaints Procedure
Technical Stuff
- Invoicing
- Credit Control
- Bookkeeping
- Record Keeping
- Expenses Processing
- Tax & NI Calculations
- HMRC Dealings
- Full Employment Rights
Extra Bits
- Professional Contracting Advice
- Contractual Issues
- P60
- P40
- Sick Pay
- Maternity Pay
- Holiday Pay
Inclusive Essentials
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Public Liability Insurance
- Employers Liability Insurance
- Slow Payment Resolution
- Same Day ‘Faster Payments'
- Tax deductible Stakeholder Pension
1. What is contracting and how can I become a contractor?
2. You've got the contract, what now?
3. What is an umbrella company?
4. Umbrella company myths
5. Umbrella company FAQs
6. Umbrella company paperwork
7. Umbrella company expenses
8. Calling an umbrella company
9. 10 questions to ask your umbrella company
10. IR35
11. Paying Employer's National Insurance
12. Choosing an umbrella company
13. Umbrella company alternatives