Free guide to working through an Umbrella Company

This guide has been produced to help you understand what is involved in joining an Umbrella Company. It outlines the associated benefits and processes, explains what you need to do, what to expect and what Brookson’s umbrella solution offers.

What's in the guide?

  • An introduction to Umbrella Employment
  • The Main Benefits
  • Appreciating the Financial Benefits
  • Understanding Umbrella Employment
  • Choosing an Umbrella Company Provider
  • About Brookson

What is an Umbrella Company?

When working via an Umbrella Company you are an employee and therefore taxed as such with PAYE and National Insurance contributions being retained by the Umbrella Company. Most of the payroll and other administration is done by the Umbrella Company, so this is a hassle free way of working.

Why Brookson?

For over 20 years, we’ve provided accountancy, tax and support services to over 90,000 contractors, freelancers and self-employed professionals - it’s what we specialise in and it means we’ve been able to develop a unique service that is innovative, friendly and easy to use.

  • Free Tax Advice
  • Same day CHAPS bank transfers for your wages
  • SMS text alerts on payments
  • View timesheets, payslips and assignments 24/7 via our online portal
  • Our Employee Relations Team is available six days a week
  • Tailored financial advice

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"You take away the pain of understanding all the tax requirements and associated returns, which allows me to focus on my role as an IT contractor."

Ian Tunstill
     

"As I am newly self-employed, I have had lots of questions and Brookson have always been extremely helpful and ensuring I fully understand. I would not hesitate to recommend them."

Shelley Connor

*Excludes weekends and bank/public holidays. † Specialist Advisors available six days a week, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm. Excludes bank/public holidays.

Brookson is an APSCo Affiliate Member
Self-Employed / CIS Accredited Member
Limited Company Accredited Member
Umbrella Accredited Member
Brookson is a REC business partner
Brookson has achieved ISO27001 for information security management