Umbrella
Clearpath Umbrella
What Is An Umbrella Company?
An umbrella company offers a simple, hassle-free way for contractors to get paid—without the need to set up and manage their own limited company. When you join an umbrella company like Clearpath Umbrella, you become our employee. We act as an intermediary between you and your recruitment agency or end client, handling all the admin that comes with getting paid.
Here’s how it works:
- We invoice your agency or client for the work you’ve completed.
- Once payment is received, we process your pay through PAYE, deducting:
- Income Tax
- National Insurance Contributions (NICs)
- Workplace pension contributions (if applicable)
This structure means you don’t need to worry about managing accounts, filing taxes, or staying on top of HMRC deadlines—we take care of everything for you.
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What are the benefits of using an Umbrella Company?
Using an umbrella company to manage your payroll offers peace of mind, freeing you from the stress of handling taxes and ensuring everything is paid accurately to HMRC. But to truly understand the advantages, it helps to first know how umbrella companies work—and why Clearpath Umbrella could be the right choice for you.
Here are some key benefits:
- Pay-as-you-work
You only pay the umbrella company margin for the weeks you’re working. No work? No charge. - Perfect for short-term or new contractors
Umbrella companies are ideal for those on temporary contracts or just starting out in the contracting world. - No hidden fees There are no joining fees, exit fees, or long-term tie-ins.
- Fast and simple registration You can register with Clearpath Umbrella in just a few minutes.
Start Your Contracting Career with Confidence – Choose Clearpath Umbrella
At Clearpath Umbrella, we understand that choosing the right contracting option is a vital step in building your career. That’s why we offer clear, honest advice tailored to your unique situation—whether you’re new to contracting or looking for a better payroll solution.
We pride ourselves on delivering a proactive, contractor-focused service, including:
Timely and accurate billing
Simple, streamlined processes
Fast invoicing and prompt payments
Total transparency and flexible solutions
Our team goes the extra mile to support both contractors and agency partners. We offer bespoke solutions and custom processes to meet specific needs—no one-size-fits-all approach here.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Any contractor or freelancer working through a recruitment agency or directly with clients in the UK can use our services. We're especially suited for those under IR35 or on short-term assignments.
We invoice your agency or client for the work you complete. Once we receive the payment, we process your earnings through PAYE, deducting tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions where applicable.
You’ll be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity/Paternity Pay, Holiday Pay, and access to a Workplace Pension. You also benefit from continuous employment, helpful for mortgage and loan applications.