More and more people are seeing Contracting as a way of taking more control over their work / life balance and their earnings. Some of the other benefits include;Better pay, Tax Savings, New experiences & challenges, Opportunities to work across multiple industries, Independence, Increase skill-set, Faster career progression, No office politics, Flexible hours and holidays. Talk to one of our Contracts Consultants to find out more.

An Umbrella Company is a company structure that you can step into while you Contract. Umbrella companies are usually managed by an accountancy firm (in this case Contracting PLUS).
The Umbrella Company is already VAT registered and insured. This offers you an easy to use and cost-effective solution to start contracting immediately. There are no set up or close down costs. You can be registered into the Umbrella Company within a matter of hours. Umbrella Companies offer a simple, hassle-free option for those who want or need to start working as Contractor.

A Personal Limited Company is wholly owned and controlled by you. You can be the sole director and shareholder of the company, or you can have more than one shareholder if you choose. Contracting PLUS can assist you in setting up and managing your own Personal Limited Company.
A Personal Limited Company offers you greater flexibility than an Umbrella Company, allowing you to build wealth for the future, have more flexibility in managing your earnings, allows you to build a personal brand, and can be very tax efficient.
There are a number of legal responsibilities attached to owning a Personal Limited Company, Contracting PLUS can assist you with the set up and management to ensure you are compliant from the start. We will look after everything; company registration and set up, administration, paperwork, the accounts and your tax returns.

You will need a couple of documents to get started. We’ll send you an online registration form which you can fill in within a few minutes. You’ll need to provide (upload) a copy of your passport, along with a recent proof of address document. Getting set up with Contracting PLUS into an Umbrella Company is quick and easy to do.

Employer’s Liability, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity, are included when you choose Contracting PLUS as your service provider.

There are a number of factors to consider in making your decision, including whether this is a short-term contract opportunity or a long term Career move. Whether you intend to buy a company vehicle or if you would like to brand your company with a specific company name.
If you’re unsure, arrange a chat with our team. They’ll be happy to listen to your needs and advise you of the best solution for you.