Limited or Umbrella - is it right for me?
Click here to read our Ultimate Quick Guide on 'limited company or umbrella company' which includes a full review of both PAYE Umbrella and going Limited plus advantages and disadvantages of both ways of working.
However, if you earn less than £25k or are on a short contract and don't intend to stay contracting for long, then maybe an umbrella service would be best for you.
Ultimately, the decision it is up to you; working through an umbrella company is simpler than working through your own limited company but you will take home less money from your contract.
Click on the links below to read our other umbrella guides:
SJD Accountancy provides Umbrella Company Services to contractors and freelancers through it's sister company ContractorUmbrella.
ContractorUmbrella Ltd
ContractorUmbrella is part of the SJD Accountancy group and was formed in 2002 to provide employment services to UK based contractors who do not wish to operate through their own Limited company.
They are also the first umbrella company to be fully compliant with all Managed Service Company (MSC) and debt transfer legislation, as reviewed by KPMG. This is important as many other umbrella companies claim to be HMRC compliant - but can they prove it? ContractorUmbrella can, read KPMG's review.
ContractorUmbrella is an alliance partner of Contractor UK, Contractor Money, FreelanceUK and is an associate member of the Professional Contractors Group.
They offer:
- Low weekly/monthly fixed fees
- NO entry or exit fees
- Money backed service guarantees
- No voice mail or automated call handling - all calls are answered by real people and within three rings.
Unlike other Employment Service Companies and Umbrella Companies they will not take a percentage of your income, their weekly or monthly fees remain the same regardless of your earnings. For the duration of each contract you will be guaranteed a payment from them regardless of whether they have received funds from your agency/client - this is a unique service within our industry.
If you choose to use ContractorUmbrella, but then wish to convert to a Limited Company at any time ContractorUmbrella will arrange this for you quickly and easily.
If you have any questions about ContractorUmbrella or using an umbrella companies please call 01206 713680, e-mail info@contractorumbrella.com or visit www.contractorumbrella.com.
SJD Accountancy
SJD Accountancy is the UK's largest specialist provider of fixed fee, limited company accountancy services to contractors and freelancers. SJD have been acting for contractors across the UK since 1992, have more than 8,000 clients; are the only National specialist firm of accountants with offices in all major cities; are the most recommended accountancy firm on the internet and have more qualified staff than any other specialist firm with qualifications from the following major Tax and Accountancy bodies - ATII, ATT, ACCA, CA, ACA, FCCA, ACMA.
SJD have also won every relevant award possible, including: the Accountancy Age Award for Excellence in 2007 and 2004, Contractor uk 'Best Contractor Accountant' for the last two years, Sunday Times 'Best company to work for'; are a Quality Accountant as recommended by the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) and are recommended by the Sunday Times.
If you have any questions about contracting through your own limited company or would like any further advice please call our New Client Services Team on 0500 152 500 / 01442 232700 or e-mail leanne@sjdaccountancy.com
