Who should use an umbrella company?

There are many reasons why you may not want to start your own limited company at the moment. If you are looking for an alternative way of working as a contractor, Parrot Pay may be the perfect payroll service for you. Any contractor or freelancer can use us as their PAYE payroll provider and it is the easiest way to get paid.

When you sign up to our umbrella service, you will become our employee and we will pay your salary, minus tax, National Insurance Contributions and other necessary deductions.

Whilst using an umbrella service is not the most tax efficient way for a contractor to work, it is the easiest way to get paid and the amount of administration you will be required to complete is significantly less than if you were the director of your own limited company.

It is important to remember that using an umbrella company is suitable for any length of contract. There are no joining or leaving fees when you use Parrot Pay and you can switch to our contractor accountancy at any stage. We will set up your limited company in just 24 hours and provide you with all the support you need to be a successful director.