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As an agency, it is essential that you understand exactly what is included in the service we provide to contractors. You may be a long standing recruitment agency with developed knowledge and experience of freelance contract work, or you may be new to the world of contracting and not really sure whether an umbrella company is something you really understand.

If you are a new recruiter or agency or in the process of setting up your proffered supplier list of umbrella companies (ensuring your contractors choose a reputable umbrella company provider is essential and we encourage this approach to negate risk for you and your contractor) please give us a call, we are happy (and open) about our services and how the process works. We want you and our contractors to know they are in the best hands.

At Contractors Umbrella Company (or CUC as we are more commonly known and referred to), we have years of experience, qualified accountants and a well galvanized team who understand that the contractor comes first. Our systems, processes and procedures are engineered to provide a total quality solution. This encompasses cutting edge technology, self regulation and group regulation (process, compliance, documentation and systems audited by third party accountant), dedicated personal manager to assists with start up and questions as well as being there for the long haul.

CUC, founded in 2010, initially delivered umbrella company solutions to contractors. Our success and popularity with contractors realized the delivery of limited company accounting packages for contractors in 2011. CUC is now an industry leading umbrella and limited company solutions provider for contractors and our ability and scope to provide the right package for the contractor means there is no pressure sale, just simple informed decision. We have a very low churn rate with contractors either remaining with our umbrella solutions from one contract to another or taking the natural step to our limited company solution as their confidence in contracting grows.

CUC can be found on Umbrella Compare where our contractors are encouraged to leave comments/rate their experience to help other contractors understand the value of choosing CUC. We also have our own internal feedback system within our umbrella company and limited company portals and use these as part of our continuous improvement model.

So, why should recruitment agencies work with CUC? We do exactly what we say, maximum pay with minimum hassle, what more do you and your contractors need?

Limited Company Accountants

  • PAYE Calculator updated for 2022, free salary illustration for Contractors Umbrella Company in comparison to traditional PAYE employee

  • Complete our simple registration form and we will contact you to ensure you have the information you need to make your contract successful

  • Comprehensive Payroll Portal for our Contractors using the umbrella company service. Everything you need for fast, secure easy payments.

  • When it comes to Tax and Payroll, we are the experts. Let us take the strain and keep you compliant and well paid while you focus on your contract

  • Ready for the next step? Our limited Company payroll and comprehensive tax returns solutions are second to none

  • New to Umbrella Companies? Read through our selection of questions that Contractors regulalrly ask us about how umbrella companies work and how you will be paid

  • With quality of service second to none, see why Contractors Umbrella Company is the right choice for you and your contractors

  • As professional payroll accountants we provide the right option to suit you. We provide advice and guidance on the right payroll solution for your contracting career

  • We are here to help. Drop us a line with your accounting, payroll or contracting question in relation to one of our services. Call 0845 634 2552

Agency Checklist

Contractors Umbrella Company is a compliant PAYE Umbrella Company, adhering to all HMRC guidelines.

Contractors Umbrella Company employs its contract worker(s), and so assumes all responsibilities for the individual - relieving the recruitment agency of all employment related obligation(s).

All contractor employees have a written contract complying with s1-7 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) and the Employment Act 2002.

Contractors Umbrella Company's over-arching employment contract specifically tailored for contractor employee workers undertaking a series of temporary assignments.

Employment contract features

  • Salary not less than National Minimum Wage.
  • Hours worked monitored to comply with Working Time Directive.
  • Employers Liability, Public Liability & Professional Indemnity insurance(s).
  • Verification of individual contractor employee's Right to Work.
  • Contractor employees commit to a Health & Safety policy.
  • Holiday Pay - option to accrue/include holiday pay.
  • Sick Pay - paid in compliance with employment legislation.
  • PAYE & NIC - deducted at source and paid directly to HMRC.
  • Staff Handbook - available to all contractor employees.
  • Staff Pension - access to a stakeholder pension scheme.

Expenses Policy

  • Sophisticated tracking software validates all expense claims including date, location(s) and value cross-checking.
  • Safeguarded against HMRC investigation via a protective & detailed work related expenses policy.
  • The widely discredited 'dispensation' and 'scale rate' expense schemes are not offered.
  • As required by HMRC, proof of work-related expense claims required.
  • Contractor employees sign a declaration to explain & validate temporary work places.

Safeguards and Guarantees

  • Contractors Umbrella Company differentiates funds in relation to: contractor employee's income, tax liabilities and trading income.
  • Standard assurances from our banking supplier as to their treatment of client funds.
  • Set procedures are in place to repay funds remitted incorrectly or in error.

Structure & Declaration

  • A UK company registered in England, Incorporation number 07360030.
  • VAT reference 997 6058 53
  • Registered PAYE reference - Call Office for details
  • Calculates and deducts PAYE & National Insurance Contribution taxes, having considered legitimate & validated contractor employee business expenses.
  • All contractor employees are employed directly by Contractors Umbrella Company.
  • Engages with contractor employees directly and not via any 3rd party.
  • No monies are ever diverted to any offshore facility.
  • Fees charged are based on a previously declared fixed amount.
  • Contractor employee payments are processed the same working day incoming funds are received and identified.

Assurances

  • IR35 does not apply in any way, shape or form to Contractors Umbrella Company contractor employees.
  • Contractors Umbrella Company is not an MSC, under the Finance Act 2007.
  • Contractors Umbrella Company does not operate as an employment agency or business.

Representation

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  • Contractors Umbrella Company is clear & honest throughout its marketing.
  • Pricing and service is published in a way that reinforces our declared intention of remaining transparent at all times.
  • Prices advertised are those which are actually paid by our contractor employees.
  • There are no additional charges levied, which have not been previously made clear.
  • All contractor employees understand payment time scales and cycles.
  • Where assumptions are made to demonstrate payment illustrations or benefits, such factors are declared.