Starting Up
Making the move to contracting should be an exciting time. In this section there are a a number of guides helpful guides to help you, when you are considering making the move.
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Contractor Accommodation
Are you looking for short term accommodation as a contractor? Find out about Contractor Umbrella’s partnership with Contractor Accommodation Services.
Read MOREContracting Video Guides
Need to know more about contracting? Contractor Umbrella have compiled some quick video guides to help you understand a little more about contracting in the UK, whether that is through an umbrella company or your own limited company.
Read MORETax-free childcare scheme
How does the Tax-free Childcare Scheme work? To take advantage of the scheme, you’ll need to sign up. This gives you access to an online childcare account, which you can use to pay for childcare costs. For every £8 you put into the account, the government will top it up with £2 – so for Read More... Read MOREAerospace and Defense Contractors
A simple guide to moving to working as a contractor in the aerospace sector.
Read MOREThinking of going Limited?
Could working through your own Limited Company be a wise decision? Well for some it may well be, whilst others may choose an Umbrella Company for ease and simplicity.
Read MOREUmbrella Company Glossary of Terms
Umbrella Company – An employment services company that enables contractors to receive payments, without the need of setting up and running their own Limited Company. Timesheet – A timesheet is used to record the number of hours/days worked and is used by both Umbrella Companies and Recruitment Agencies. The Recruitment Agency will need a timesheet Read More... Read MOREWhy do I need an Umbrella Company?
Wondering why you have been told to work through an umbrella company? Do you need more more information on what one is and how you will be paid.
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