Umbrella Company Guides

Practical guides on choosing, using, and switching umbrella companies — written for UK contractors.

How to Choose an Umbrella Company

The 10 essential questions to ask before signing with any umbrella company — including margin, compliance, and insurance.

Warning signs that an umbrella company may be non-compliant, fraudulent, or simply not good value.

What FCSA accreditation means and why it matters when choosing a compliant umbrella company.

What expenses you can (and cannot) claim through an umbrella company under current HMRC rules.

Your statutory sick pay entitlement as an umbrella employee and how it works in practice.

Step-by-step guide to switching umbrella companies without losing pay or creating tax complications.