According to my recruitment agency, I need to join one of the Umbrellas on their list. I am trying to compare them... checking if they are FCSA members... reading reviews (though I am not sure what to believe)..
Since I have no way of really knowing what the service will be like until...
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Umbrella company weekly vs monthly margins
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Umbrella Companies
Can you tell me whether any of the following Umbrella companies have a good customer service rating/reputation please? Or are there any you can recommend with government worker approval? I need a quick response please.
Giant
Amaze
Brookson One
Parasol...
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Help - any advice on these umbrella companies?
Hi, I have to switch from a limited to umbrella company due to a client work.
Anyone used these before? Any to avoid or which ones are amazing?- iCS
- PayStream
- Contractor Umbrella
- Danbro
- Parasol
- Giant
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Provide inputs to govt sub committee reviewing IR35
Govt committee on IR35 is calling for evidence from organisations and individuals. Let's do our part in spreading awareness and submitting evidence. To me the fact that Clients are putting blanket inside IR35 for all roles and refusing to work with PSC altogether is an indication that this isn't well...
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First contract role in the UK: confusion over employer's NI
Hello,
I have been offered by an agency a Scottish public sector contract inside IR35. I am new to the UK and had never heard of inside or outside IR35, or umbrella companies, until I was offered this role. I was simply asked my day rate (based on my experience as a sole trader responsible...
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New to Umbrella companies: some advice please
Hello,
I'm still quite new to the UK and have just taken on a six-month contract that I am told falls inside IR35 and that I will need to go through an umbrella company to get paid. Having freelanced in Australia as the equivalent of a sole-trader for much of my career, all of this is...
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Which is better for mortgages, umbrella or company director?
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I was a contractor for a number of years and managed to get a mortgage whilst I was working through my own Limited company. I suspended my company about 2 years ago as I have spent a few years working as a permie.
I have been offered a contract and I wonder if it would...
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Is a business bank account needed working with Umbrella company?
Am totally new to contracting, willl work via an umbrella company and it seems that I will have to open a bank account in UK.
Can I open a normal/ordinary account to be paid?
What are currently the best banks for opening an account of the simplest type required (taking into account costs,...
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Anyone used Brookson one, parasol, danbro, 6cats int, jsa, payme or orangegenie ?
I need a view on these companies. I am planning to go for umbrella services, although it will significantly reduce my monthly take home amount, but I have no idea about the difficulties i might face if I choose to LLC. my assignment is for 6 months only. My agency recommended these companies to work...
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Inside IR35 Contract, Is it worth working through limited company
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I have recently got new contract that falls under Inside IR35 .
I was assessing weather its still good option to continue through my own limited company.
The agency will deduct tax at Basic Rate, Employee NI, Employer NI at source and will deposit around £8000/month...
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Question on Umbrella Reviews
Hi There
Newbie to contracting here
So my scenario is the following. I will only be a contractor for a short period of time for an IT role (6m only) then I'm back to permanent roles, this is why I want to use an umbrella company. But I'm really struggling to find how to get reviews...
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Can Umbrella Payroll survive 2017
Umbrella Companies are making people poorer I cannot see them surviving 2017, I am seeing young lads who are forced to use umbrella companies walking away from the construction Industry.
Employers are dodging NI and cutting basic rights by loading the responsibility on to workers, I also understand...
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Starting as a contractor - Choose the right umbrella company
Hello guys,
I'm starting working as a contractor, and I have to decide what umbrella company to go for. It's all new to me
My recruitment agency recommended Liberty Bishop. I've looked a bit into them and they sound ok. I also looked at various contractors websites...
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Recommendations / Reviews on Umbrella companies
Hi there,
Wondering if anyone could be so kind as to provide (current) recommendations on Umbrella companies. I've not used one before.
Many thanks!
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Conduct regulations and an umbrella company
More a lurker than a poster... I am going start a contract role and will be going through Giant. Does it make a difference if I opt in or opt out of conduct regulations as I will be employed by Giant Umbrella? If there is a difference, which is best and why? Also what would the consultancy employing...
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Take home differences PAYE+ National insurance
Right, so i'm new to contracting and have decided to take the umbrella route as i'm not sure if this is long term.
Anyway, I have been quoted..
Giant:
Employers NI:£2844
PAYE tax: £3624
Employees NI: £2479
Paysteam:
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What are the liabilities with umbrella's such as Garraway Ltd.
Hi all:
Long time member, little time poster. I've been sparingly reading the pros & cons of umbrella corps. and see that there are some passionate advocates from both camps. It's great to read both sides. Legally however, I'm still confused as to the liabilities. I've been with them...
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Contracting through umbrella companies work permit
Hi Everyone,
I am currently working in UK through Workpermit Tier 2 (ICT)
While searching for permanent job in UK (I'm a software developer) utterly failed (no one is willing to sponsor a visa), I came across a website where they say they will provide work permit for contractors through...
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Umbrella Company Tax Issues
I'm after some advice following an issue that has arisen after working as a contractor for three months.
I got the opportunity to do some contract work and so lept at the opportunity whilst I was in between jobs.
As I was new to contracting, I decided to use an Umbrella...
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