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Edge Umbrella

about umbrella

How does an Umbrella Company work?

An umbrella company acts as the employer for contractors and freelancers working on fixed term contracts. The umbrella company will provide the services of the contractor to the agency/end client.

The contractor will supply their timesheets and expense claims. The umbrella will use the information to collect the contractors earnings from the agency/end client. The umbrella company will then pay the Tax and NI contributions and make any other deductions such as pension contributions and student loan repayments. This means the contractor is paid PAYE just like a full time employee.

As an employee of an umbrella, contractors have certain employee rights such as full statutory benefits including holiday pay and sick pay. Professional indemnity, public and employer’s liability insurance are all included within the umbrella company’s services.

Why work through an Umbrella Company?

One of the main reasons contractors choose to use an umbrella company is the freedom. Umbrella companies will not tell contractors which assignments to accept. Contractors have the freedom to pick and choose their contracts, and work on multiple assignments for different end clients and still get paid under one employment.

For contractors it also makes good business and financial sense to outsource the tasks that aren’t a strategic priority. Umbrella companies take on the administration burden, providing contractors with the additional freedom to enjoy their free time.

Additionally many contracts could be caught inside IR35. For these contractors it makes sense to work under an umbrella company.

Payroll for every industry

We believe that one size certainly does not fit all, so we evaluate each worker to ensure they have a pay structure that suits their needs, ensuring they receive maximum pay after taxes.

Ensuring Compliance

All of our workers are covered by comprehensive liability insurance, giving you complete peace of mind.

Service Guarantee

Our business is built on trust and relationships, and we offer out-of-hours contact options and express payments, as well as direct contact with us if you have any questions or if things don't go as planned.
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Contractor Benefits

  • Payroll Specialists
  • No administration
  • Full Employment Insurances
  • Exemplary Customer Service
  • Compliant Payroll
  • Simple, Fast Set-Up
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Option
  • Tax and NI paid at source
  • Transparent Calculations
  • Same Day Faster Payments

Agency Benefits

  • Compliant Payroll Services
  • Flexible Payroll Runs
  • Competitive Margins/ Payment Terms
  • Efficient Administration
  • Ability To Advance On Request
  • Full Insurances
  • Fast Contractor Registration
  • Experts On Call
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