Contractor Umbrella Company
Experts in providing umbrella services for UK based contractors and freelancers.
We pay you promptly for your work and look after all the tax, National Insurance and admin, leaving you to do what you do best.
A hassle-free umbrella company taking care of your tax and NIC duties
WIS Umbrella gives you exclusive access to the most tax efficient and compliant contractor tax solutions in the UK. We’re trusted by many contractors because of the unrivalled tax savings our friendly team are able to offer.
Firstly try our take home pay calculator to see how much you can earn and secondly complete our simple form and we’ll give you a free personalised illustration.
Reasons to choose WIS Umbrella
Easy Registration Process
Our registration process is quick and easy – one page, five steps, and you can start work within 24 hours.
Guaranteed Same Day Payments
We pay the very next day, into your personal account, with no additional fee for the transfer.
Move Anytime
If your circumstances change and you need to move from the umbrella to a limited company, that’s fast and simple too with no charge.
Personal Consultant
With WIS, you get a dedicated personal employee liaison officer – someone who knows you and your work and will respond quickly to your queries, whether they arrive by email or phone.
Secure Customer Portal
We have a smart online portal for submitting timesheets and expenses, and viewing payslips, which works just as well on your mobile as from your desktop.
Positive Reviews
But don’t take our word for it – we have five-star ratings on both Google reviews and Facebook based on customers’ own positive experiences of working with us.
Great and friendly service
"I am really impressed with WIS Umbrella. When I first spoke with them thay were able to provide fantastic salary estimates and really helpful guidance around pension contributions. There website is really good and the payslips and pay advices provided are excellent. As an ongoing customer, they always respond to my queries quickly and fefficiently. I thoroughly recommend them"WIS have been an absolute pleasure to work with!
"I have been with WIS Umbrella for over 7 months now. This is the first time I have used an umbrella company as a direct consequence of IR35 related changes. The WIS team(Wijay, Sajanth, Nadeera) have been supportive and understanding from the very beginning and the standard of service has been top notch all the way through. They put my mind to rest when I had to finalize my initial contract by liaising with the consulting company through which I was offering my services. They gave me a very pragmatic view of the potential "take home" salary, potential tax implications, as also suggestions for savings through Pensions Schemes. So I am very much grateful for the fact that they very much have the best interests of the consultants engaged through them, at all points in time."Professionalism, quality, responsiveness, value
"The stars and the qualitative ratings say what you need to know. WIS Umbrella have served me well as a contractor, always been responsive and professional and offer a personal touch to the service they offer. I highly recommend them."Richard Wilson
Top notch service!
"I have been using WIS for nearly an year and their service is top notch. You can expect always prompt response and very friendly staff. They helped me running my payroll and self assessment with out any trouble. They explained me all terms clearly during the start and very good value plus good quality. Indeed very professional. too 5 out of 5 with out a second thought."Sivaji K
A very good Umbrella company
"A very good Umbrella company, they listen to your queries patiently and answer them perfectly. Nadee and Sajanath were very helpful indeed!""Saga Salesforce
So why use an umbrella company?
Put simply, they keep arrangements clean and simple. Many firms prefer contractors to take this approach, too, because it reduces paperwork and complexity on their side. As well as easier administration, umbrella companies offer a full range of employee rights and benefits – from sick pay to maternity leave.
For those who find themselves undertaking one short contract after another, working through an umbrella can reduce bureaucracy and paperwork. They can also be a great way to dip your toe in the world of contracting with minimal fuss and trouble, to decide if it is the long-term career path for you.
Umbrella vs Limited?
- Contractors employed through umbrellas pay more tax than if they operated their own limited company.
- On top of that, they must also make national insurance contributions (NICs) and pay the umbrella company’s fees.
- For many, though, that additional price is more than good value given the ease of the arrangement, and the reduction in administration costs.
- Forming your own limited company, on the other hand, will usually mean you take home more of your pay, but brings with it many legal and tax obligations, including submitting annual accounts and keeping formal records.
- It also incurs administrative costs which might be more or less bearable depending on your earnings.
- Another important point to consider is IR35, which does not apply to workers who are employed by an umbrella company.
- IR35 applies only to limited company arrangements.
- If a worker is ‘outside’ IR35, they are entitled to draw dividends from the company which do not attract NICs.
- If they are ‘inside’ IR35, they must take their salary through PAYE or the umbrella company.
Latest News and Opinions
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