Agency Information

As an established umbrella company, and in compliance with sound commercial practice, we work in harmony with employment agencies to facilitate, for all independent contactors, a smooth and trouble-free transition into the contracting environment.

Insurance

All agencies will receive, when requested, authenticated copies of insurance certificates to confirm that Total Umbrella Services are both appropriately and adequately insured. Verification of insurance certificates can be obtained through direct contact with our insurance broker -- something we actively encourage.

PAYE Service

Agencies who offer to provide a PAYE service to their contractors can simply avoid the inconvenience and cost of payroll administration and accounting through the simple expedient of using the services offered by Total Umbrella Services. We specialise in the provision of all administrative and accounting functions, necessary and sufficient, to guarantee that all contractors tax liabilities, and NI contributions, are dealt with proficiently and are always up-to-date. Agents and agencies can have complete confidence in our ability to pay all contactors on time and without error, in strict compliance with HMRC requirements.

IR35 Liability

In those circumstances where the whole of a contractors earnings are subject to PAYE, including Class 1 NIC, IR35 does not apply and, therefore, the agent or agency is absolved from any liability in respect of the IR35 legislation.

Compliance

Now that it is possible for a third-party, such as recruitment agency, to become liable for a contractor's NIC/PAYE debts, it is even more important for you to have the assurance that your contractors will be provided with a guarantee of total compliance with current legislation.

The current situation is this, if one or more of the contractors on your payroll are found to have underpaid their tax or NI contributions, then HM Revenue & Customs can demand the provision of comprehensive information in relation to any or all of the other contractors on your books. In the worst case their detailed investigation of your records could extend as far back as six years. When contractor’s tax and NI contributions are dealt with by Total Umbrella Services you will have no worries or concerns in this respect. We systematically review all potential contracts to determine whether or not our organisation can provide an appropriate solution for you and your contractors, because within the current legal framework it is vitally important that the contractor should be fully compliant with current legislation.

Indeed, it is currently no simple matter to operate legally within that framework and, therefore, it is most desirable to proceed with due caution and prudence, to avoid the unnecessary and expensive consequences that could follow accidental non-compliance with current legislation. Undesirable costs can arise in respect of the additional manpower and paper records needed to ensure complete payroll compliance. It would be wise, therefore, for your contractors to contact Total Umbrella Services. Both you and they may then place absolute confidence in our established expertise in this area of potential financial hazard.

Total Umbrella Services Ltd

Will look after all your contractors' administration, including tax deduction, and NI contributions. We would assume responsibility for completing annual PAYE returns.
We will pay your contractors promptly, thus relieving you of an unnecessary burden in this respect.
We will protect your interests by ensuring that your contractors are completely compliant with actual legislation - a vitally important consideration.

We are ready and able to discuss what we can do for you and your contractors