Guidance

Whether you are just starting your freelancing career or perhaps an already experienced contractor, you’ll have questions, so we’ve created a variety of useful guides to help you find the answer right here on this page.

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What is an Umbrella Company?

When Should You Use an Umbrella Company?

Things to Consider When Choosing an Umbrella Company

How do Umbrella Company Salary Illustrations work? Top Tips for When Shopping Around.

Guide to the SmartWork Umbrella Net Pay Illustration 

REASONS YOUR NET PAY MIGHT DIFFER FROM A TAKE-HOME PAY ILLUSTRATION

Umbrella Company Costs – Everything You Need to Know

Umbrella vs Limited – Which Trading Vehicle is Right for You?

Umbrella or Agency PAYE – What are the Differences?

Umbrella Insurance Explained

The ‘Key Information Document’ for Agency Workers

Do I Need to Submit a Self-Assessment Tax Return if I Use an Umbrella Company?

The SmartWork Service

SmartWork Benefits

Guide to Your SmartWork Payslip

Tax Codes Explained

SmartWork Expenses Handbook

Guide to Pension Contributions

Making the Switch from Umbrella Employment to Limited Company Contracting.

Agency Worker Regulations

SmartWork Employee Handbook

SmartWork Pension Auto Enrolment Guide

SmartWork Health & Safety Handbook

SmartWork Policies & Procedures