5 articles tagged with Umbrella Company.
Locum pharmacists usually work through an agency, either self-employed or via an umbrella company. Full worked example on £58,000 income and how the two structures compare for take-home pay.
Supply teachers often move between agencies and schools, which frequently triggers emergency tax codes and multiple payslips. Full worked example on £32,000 income and how to fix a wrong tax code.
Umbrella companies deduct PAYE, NI, and a margin fee before paying contractors. But some umbrella schemes make deductions that are unlawful. Here is what is legitimate, what is not, and how HMRC is cracking down in 2026.
How umbrella company margins, employer costs and deductions work in 2026/27 — what actually comes off a contractor's day rate before take-home pay, beyond just the umbrella's stated fee.
Everything UK contractors need to know about umbrella companies in 2026/27 -- how pay is calculated, employment rights, IR35 implications and how to spot fraud.