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An Umbrella company is simply a 'mechanism' or 'device' that contractors use as an administration tool for their paperwork.

An Umbrella company does away with the need for you to set up your own limited company.

You pay an Umbrella company a monthly fee in return for having your ongoing administration & paperwork completed on your behalf.

What is an Umbrella Company

In a nutshell

Do you really know why some Umbrella companies are better than others? And why do they all seem to do things differently to one another?
In a nutshell
How much to Pay

Price: how much to pay

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Complaints

Complaints: will someone just listen to me?!

You don't often complain about service, but when you do it would be nice if they listenened! You don't want excuses, you just want it put right.
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Umbrella Alternatives

An Umbrella company is the best method of trading for most contractors. But for the minority it may be worth checking out the alternatives.

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Accidents

Mistakes: why do they always happen to me?

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Principles

Statement of principles

What should a good Umbrella company do for you? What shouldn't they do and how should it be done? Don't put up with anything less.
Statement of principles
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