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?
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.
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.
Umbrella company margins – how much should you pay?
How do umbrella schemes charge for their services, and what should look out for when comparing the fees (margins) charged by different umbrella companies?
Umbrella Company Calculator – calculate your net pay (2025/26)
Our MS Excel Umbrella Company Calculator provides an accurate breakdown of deductions and taxes from your assignment rate. What is your net take home pay?
How does IR35 affect umbrella company employees?
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.
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.
Umbrella companies and agency PSLs – how do they work?
If you've found a contract through a recruitment agency, you'll often be encouraged to use an umbrella on the agency's preferred supplier list (PSL).
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.
Continuity of employment as an umbrella company employee
If you work via an umbrella, you can benefit from 'continuity of employment' - where you continue to be employed by the umbrella even when a contract ends.