FAQs

How much does it cost to join Umbrella Freedom?
Are there any penalties if I decide to leave Umbrella Freedom?
If my agency does not pay you do I still get paid?
How often do I get paid?
How about Holiday Pay?
How do I know I have been paid?
What do I do with my timesheets?
How do I claim expenses?
How about IR35? Am I affected by this legislation?
What are the benefits of joining Umbrella Freedom?
Does Umbrella Freedom offer any incentive in case I recommend a friend or colleague?

1. How much does it cost to join Umbrella Freedom?

It does not cost anything to join Umbrella Freedom. There are no set up or exit fees. All you pay is our weekly or monthly charges.

2. Are there any penalties if I decide to leave Umbrella Freedom?

There are no exit fees or penalties if you decide to leave Umbrella Freedom. All we ask for a notice period of 1 week if you are paid weekly or 1 month if you are paid monthly.

3. If my agency does not pay you do I still get paid?

We can only pay you once we have received funds from your agency, or your end client.

4. How often do I get paid?

Umbrella Freedom will pay you on the same day that funds are received from your Agency or end client. Payment is made by BACS and funds will clear into your bank account in 3 working days or CHAPS, same day transfer, depending on the package that you choose.

5. How about Holiday Pay?

Umbrella Freedom will make a deduction of 10.17% of the minimum wage equivalent. This amount goes into your personal holiday fund and is paid out when you are actually take the time off. Holidays must be taken within the calendar year.

6. How do I know I have been paid?

You will be notified via e-mail that you have been paid and at the same time your payslip is sent out to you.

7. What do I do with my timesheets?

You will need to comply with your agency’s or end user’s procedures for timesheet submission. Make sure that timesheets are signed off and approved by your line manger. Send a copy to us via fax or e-mail and send the original to your agency. Timesheets need to be submitted as per the agency schedule, ie weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

8. How do I claim expenses?

Umbrella Freedom will provide you with a Expenses Claim Form. Enter details of all your expenses onto it and send it back to us with copy receipts of what is being claimed. It is your responsibility to keep the originals in case the Inland Revenue wants to inspect them.

9. How about IR35? Am I affected by this legislation?

Umbrella Freedom is fully compliant with all current legislation including IR35 and MSC’s regulations. There are no risks for you as a contractor as all your income will be subject to PAYE and NI contributions.

10. What are the benefits of joining Umbrella Freedom?

Umbrella Freedom offers the following benefits to you:

No start up or leaving costs
No hidden charges
A compliant service
A dedicated member of our team who will handle all your invoicing and correspondence
BACS payments made the day payment is received by us
CHAPS available on request
Payslips emailed on a weekly or monthly basis
Access to a pension scheme
Access to a private heath insurance plan
Insurance -

Employers Liability Insurance - £10 million

Public Liability Insurance - £1 million

Professional Indemnity Insurance - £2 million
Mortgage References
Employer References
P60, P11D and P45 production
Statutory Sick Pay
Statutory Maternity Pay
Statutory Adoption Pay
Statutory Paternity Pay
Holiday Pay

11. Does Umbrella Freedom offer any incentive in case I recommend a friend or colleague?

Yes. For every successful referral you will receive £50 on condition that your friend or colleague stays with Umbrella Freedom for a minimum of 2 months.

Join us now:

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Fax back : 0871 661 7134

Or call us on 0845 313 3292

Employers Liability Insurance	- £10 million
Public Liability Insurance	- £1 million
Professional Indemnity Insurance	- £2 million

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