What we do

Crystal Umbrella is the UK's leading umbrella company that provides simple, effective and transparent payment solutions for contractors, offering the best level of return possible on your gross income.

Crystal Umbrella is an AEMC certified umbrella company that will strive to constantly maintain complete compliance with HMRC by assessing your individual circumstances and IR35 contract status.

Unlike other umbrella companies in the industry, our first-class payment solutions offer all contractors a wealth of benefits including a full insurance package ensuring day-to-day peace of mind. Every contractor is guaranteed a dedicated personal assistant providing a one-to-one service whilst dealing promptly with all aspects of contractor care.

As the leading umbrella company, we are known for our unsurpassed quality of service and professional advice. This is why we are proud to have helped over 6,000 contractors to maximise their income and remain the right side of the HMRC.

What is an Umbrella Company?

An umbrella company acts as employer to independent contractors who work under temporary contract, usually through an employment agency.

Since the introduction of the Managed Service Company (MSC) legislation in the budget 2007, the only way an independent contractor can comply with this requirement is to set up his or her own personal limited company or use an umbrella company such as crystal umbrella.

An umbrella company issues invoices to the recruitment agency (or client) and, when payment of the invoice is made, will typically pay the contractor through PAYE (although historically the term has also been used for salary and dividend type payment structures).

Umbrella Companies are fast becoming both the safe, reliable choice for both contractors and agencies alike:

  • Company pays the contractor via PAYE on the total contract sum and uses a HMRC approved dispensation to offset business expenses.
  • IR35 is irrelevant as all income is paid as PAYE.

Crystal Umbrella processes all income via PAYE and has one of the lowest fixed rate administration charges on the market allowing you to take home more money in your pocket.  We are the Contractors choice for a reliable UK Umbrella Company.  See our testimonials.