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FPS Group
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Total Clients - 490
FPS have a dispensation which works well for you, but as the sales agent says "Keep your receipts". This is good sensible advice from one of the biggest companies operating in the industry. They will explain their services in clear simple terms and have a good grasp of current complex legislation that affects you as a contractor.
Their website is readable and makes sense to a newcomer. It does come across as a large 'corporate' and there's not much to suggest a personal touch. You do benefit from extras like Childcare Vouchers and payment direct to a debit card.
As a customer, you can access your personal records from their web-portal, at your convenience, as well as using it to submit your time-sheet details each month.
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What will the FPS umbrella company do for you? You will become an employee of an FPS Administered Umbrella Company and we will take on all responsibility for your payroll. Then all you have to do is:
- Complete your agency timesheet and send it to your agency.
- Log in to our client portal and enter your timesheet details and any expenses you wish to claim. If appropriate, post your receipts to us.
- We process your pay, including any expenses.
- We notify you by text message to your mobile phone that payment has been made to your bank account and that your payslip is available through the our client portal.
It's easy to get started and your first week will be free from our administration fee. Complete our online application form and we'll have you set up in no time.
As a freelancer or contractor you work very hard for your money so you want to make sure you get the maximum take home pay.
But often, you're so busy focusing on your clients' projects that you don't have time for the necessary administrative tasks involved in invoicing and paying taxes.
An umbrella company could be for you. The umbrella company acts as your employer for tax purposes. It will raise invoices on your behalf, make sure you get the maximum take-home pay and will ensure that the correct tax and national insurance contributions are made. You are paid via PAYE and all deductions are made in full compliance with the HMRC, and you eliminate any IR35 risk.
With an umbrella company you have a team of experts who will ensure your claimed expenses maximise your take-home pay and fully comply with HMRC requirements. In addition, you'll have just one 'employer' which helps demonstrate continuity of employment, a key requirement for many mortgage lenders.
In a Nutshell
Long established
Monthly Fee of £76 provides you with
- Company with 23 years experience in the industry
- £ 10m of Employers Liability Insurance
- £ 5m of Public Liability Insurance
- £ 2m of Professional Indemnity
- Extra charges - No
- Reply Time - 24 Hours
- Opening Times - Mon Fri 9am 7pm
