Unsure if Umbrella or Limited working is more suitable for you? Our infographic will help explain the differences between the two and benefits of each.
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An umbrella company acts as an intermediary between you and your clients to simplify your financial admin. You are paid as if you were a permanent employee, meaning your tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are deducted for you, so you don't have to worry about filling out a return.
A Limited Company is an official business that is registered with the government and Companies House. Registering a limited company in your name means you will be in charge of an organisation that is legally separate from you as an individual.
Umbrella
If you sign up with an umbrella company, you fill out a timesheet for the hours you work and submit this to the umbrella firm, which then handles all your invoicing. The client pays the umbrella company, who then deducts tax and NICs from your earnings before paying you.
Limited
When trading through a limited company, you are responsible for making sure you get paid and are paying the correct amount of tax. You raise an invoice to your client who then pays your company directly.
Umbrella
Limited
Umbrella
Umbrella Companies organise and process the paperwork on your behalf, so you are responsible for a lot less admin compared to a Limited Company. You simply need to submit your timesheets online with your Umbrella Company.
Limited
Running your own business isn’t difficult as some make out, however working via a Limited Company does come with more responsibilities. You are responsible for keeping accurate accounting records and submitting this on time alongside a tax return each year.
Umbrella
Your earnings are paid directly to the Umbrella Company and it is then their duty to ensure the amount of TAX and NI is calculated and deducted on a PAYE basis.
Limited
Your earnings are paid directly into your business bank account where you are then free to choose thee most tax efficient mix of salary and dividends.
Umbrella
Provides employment benefits but less tax effcient than a limited company:
Estimated Monthly Earnings: £2,878.00
Estimated Earnings Retained: 60%
Limited
Most tax effcient option for contractors – you get more money in your pocket.
Eastimated Monthly earnings: £3,714.00
Estimated Earnings Retained: 83%
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