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An umbrella company employs contractors who work on temporary assignments, usually through recruitment agencies. We handle payroll, tax deductions, and statutory payments, so you can focus on your work while being paid compliantly through PAYE.
You are paid through PAYE (Pay As You Earn). Once your agency submits your approved timesheet and funds are received, we process your salary after deducting income tax, National Insurance, and any other statutory deductions. You’ll receive a payslip detailing everything clearly.
Yes — when done correctly. We operate in full compliance with UK tax and employment legislation, including HMRC guidelines, employment law, and the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR). We do not use tax avoidance schemes.
Yes. You will be employed by us under a contract of employment, which outlines your rights, responsibilities, and entitlements, including holiday pay and statutory benefits.
Your pay will include standard PAYE deductions such as:
- Income Tax
- Employee National Insurance
- Employer National Insurance
- Apprenticeship Levy (where applicable)
All deductions are shown transparently on your payslip. There are no hidden deductions.
You are entitled to statutory holiday pay. This can be:
- Accrued (saved and paid when you take leave), or
- Rolled up (paid alongside your regular wages, where permitted and agreed)
Your holiday balance is clearly shown on your payslip.
AWR provides qualifying contractors with equal treatment to comparable permanent employees after 12 weeks in the same role. This can include pay parity and basic working conditions. We support and apply AWR where applicable.
We offer weekly payroll, with payments made promptly once funds are received from the agency. Payment timelines are clearly communicated during onboarding.
Only legitimate, HMRC-compliant expenses are permitted, such as certain workplace expenses where eligibility criteria are met. We do not process travel or subsistence expenses that do not meet HMRC rules.
No. We do not operate or promote:
- Loan schemes
- Advances
- Offshore arrangements
- Disguised remuneration
All income is paid as taxable salary through PAYE.
We ensure compliance by:
- Following HMRC legislation and guidance
- Conducting regular internal audits
- Providing transparent payslips
- Working openly with agencies and contractors
We are happy to answer compliance questions from contractors or agencies at any time.
Our support team is available to help with:
- Payslip queries
- Holiday pay
- Tax code questions
- Onboarding and contracts
We believe payroll should be clear, accessible, and jargon-free.
Joining is simple:
- Complete our online registration
- Review and sign your employment contract
- Submit timesheets via your agency
- Get paid compliantly through PAYE
Our team will guide you through every step.
Umbrella employment is ideal for:
- Contractors working inside IR35
- Temporary workers supplied through agencies
- Professionals who want compliant PAYE employment without running a limited company
