Umbrella
Payroll
Solutions.
A safer, simpler way to contract
with confidence
What is an Umbrella company?
An umbrella company employs you and pays you for the work you complete on assignment.
Instead of setting up your own limited company, you become our employee. We process your payroll calculate tax and National Insurance, and ensure you’re paid accurately and on time, every time.
You work on contract assignments
We employ you
Your agency or client pays us
We pay you via PAYE
Why choose Umbrella?
Umbrella employment bridges the gap between flexibility and security for contractors. It allows individuals to work on temporary or short-term assignments while remaining PAYE employed, ensuring tax, National Insurance and statutory contributions are managed correctly.
With continuous employment across contracts, contractors benefit from a consistent payroll process and clearer financial planning, all while maintaining the freedom to move between roles and agencies with ease.
With Umbrella, you can enjoy these benefits:
Mental Health Line
Confidential support from trained professionals
Discounted Shopping
Exclusive savings on everyday brands and groceries
Cyber Safety
Expert support to help protect you and your family online
24/7 GP Line
Speak to a qualified doctor anytime, day or night
Private Travel Club
Access exclusive deals on hotels, flights, and holidays
Free Courses
Training programmes to support your development
Virtual Gym Classes
On-demand and live workouts to help you stay active
Study Academy
Online learning designed to help you build skills
Plus More
Ask a member of the team about all of our benefits
Welcome to Active Payroll
Managing payroll doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. Our outsourced payroll service is designed to make onboarding seamless, reduce day-to-day admin, and ensure you get paid on time, every time, with the added comfort of flexibility when you need it.
With all tax and National Insurance handled correctly and full compliance built in, you can focus on your work with confidence. Plus, our dedicated team is always on hand to support you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An umbrella company employs contractors and temporary workers, managing payroll and employment admin on their behalf. This includes PAYE tax and National Insurance, employment contracts, payslips, and statutory benefits, so workers get paid compliantly and on time, without the hassle.
An umbrella company employs contractors and temporary workers, managing payroll and employment admin on their behalf. This includes PAYE tax and National Insurance, employment contracts, payslips, and statutory benefits, so workers get paid compliantly and on time, without the hassle.
An umbrella company employs contractors and temporary workers, managing payroll and employment admin on their behalf. This includes PAYE tax and National Insurance, employment contracts, payslips, and statutory benefits, so workers get paid compliantly and on time, without the hassle.
An umbrella company employs contractors and temporary workers, managing payroll and employment admin on their behalf. This includes PAYE tax and National Insurance, employment contracts, payslips, and statutory benefits, so workers get paid compliantly and on time, without the hassle.
An umbrella company employs contractors and temporary workers, managing payroll and employment admin on their behalf. This includes PAYE tax and National Insurance, employment contracts, payslips, and statutory benefits, so workers get paid compliantly and on time, without the hassle.
An umbrella company employs contractors and temporary workers, managing payroll and employment admin on their behalf. This includes PAYE tax and National Insurance, employment contracts, payslips, and statutory benefits, so workers get paid compliantly and on time, without the hassle.