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Give yourself the freedom to earn more

Working independently gives you the opportunity to increase your monthly income and reduce your tax bill. What can be daunting is the paperwork involved and keeping abreast of the ever-changing UK tax regulations and legislation.

Leave it to us

As Umbrella Company specialists in our field, with a reputation that has been built over 15 years, 1st Contact Umbrella is the payroll company you can rely on to take care of your tax and administrative affairs. We’ll manage your timesheets, invoicing and expenses and offer you a whole host of benefits and advice, leaving you free to concentrate on your contracting career.

Why use 1st Contact Umbrella?

Join 1st Contact Umbrella for reliable, legal and hassle free contracting.

Over 100,000 contractors since 1996 have enjoyed:

Free Consultations with dedicated Consultants
A simple fee structure with no hidden costs – you’ll only be charged when you earn
High take home pay - A range of tax structures to suit your needs
Claiming for business expenses through our extensive expense policy
We handle the administration on your behalf; we’ll do the invoicing, collect payments from your agency/client, pay your tax and NI contributions to HM, so that you don’t have to.
Prompt and efficient payments to your account, as payments are processed daily.
Quick service – Email queries during business hours will be responded to quickly (within 3 working hours)
Professional, Public and Employer’s Indemnity Insurance at no extra cost
Full statutory employment rights, incl. maternity, paternity and sick pay & holiday pay
Fast tracked National Insurance applications if required (no appointments needed)
Reliability: In a rapidly changing and heavily regulated market place, our longevity serves as a testament to our insistence on best practice.

What is an Umbrella Company?

An umbrella company entitles individuals to have all the benefits of contracting without the risk or administration involved with using your own Limited Company.

Who should use an Umbrella Company

Contractors, freelancers or temporary workers:

Who don’t want to set up a sole trader
Who don’t have their own limited company
Are going through an agency but need PAYE

Why 1st Contact Umbrella?

As an Umbrella Contractor you can enjoy the benefits of working independently, safe in the knowledge that 1st Contact is taking care of your administration and tax requirements.