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Contract Eye is a leading information resource for contractors and freelancers.

Founded in 2006, the site covers all topics relevant to professional contract workers - from setting up in business, to dealing with IR35 and other tax issues.

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There are hundreds of umbrella companies out there – and it is crucial that you only sign up to an established UK-based PAYE umbrella, as there are some unscrupulous providers out there.

Use our concise guides to learn how this business structure works in practice, what to look out for, and how to find the best umbrella provider to fit your needs.

While umbrella company payslips provide essential information, they are complex and can cause confusion.

This guide explains what all the entries on a payslip mean and why they are there.

Many contractors – out of choice or necessity – work via PAYE umbrella companies. This is a low-stress way of getting started as a contractor, although less tax-efficient than working via a limited company.

There are hundreds of umbrella companies out there – and it is crucial that you only sign up to an established UK-based PAYE umbrella, as there are some unscrupulous providers out there.

Use our concise guides to learn how this business structure works in practice, what to look out for, and how to find the best umbrella provider to fit your needs.