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At AGPayroll we offer umbrella, CIS, Limited Company, and Fully Outsourced Payroll solutions with compliance at our heart.

We leverage cutting edge technology to streamline your payroll options. Our team of experts has developed a state of the art payroll software, mobile app and portal to meet the unique needs of your business. Our commitment to excellence doesn’t stop at technology, we understand that every business is unique which is why we offer personalised support from our team of payroll experts. Whether you have a question about tax regulations or need assistance with complex payroll scenarios, our knowledgeable staff are here to help.

We Contract are one of the top compliance orientated employment intermediaries and professional service providers to the recruitment industry. We employ 1000’s of short term contracting workers, in all industry sectors, all over the UK and abroad.

We were established in the UK in 2013, operate from offices in central Chester and have held full FCSA accreditation since 2017, being one of the earliest adopters of the industry gold standard.

Full PAYE and NI Deductions

Winner of ‘Best Umbrella Company’ at The Contracting Awards 2019 and 2022 finalists. Contractor Umbrella was established in 2001, as one of the most trusted, longest standing umbrella companies in the UK, we ‘guarantee’ our employees peace of mind, absolute compliance and complete security.

• You can chat with us by phone, email or via our Livechat.
• Fully accredited by FCSA, so you can rest assured that you are working with a compliant business.
• New contractors can register online in just a few minutes.
• You will have your very own dedicated Contract Manager.
• Make tax and NI savings by contributing a portion of your earnings into our company pension or your personal pension fund/SIPP. • Same day payments offered as standard, every working day.
• Fixed margin rate and we only deduct our margin when we are paying you.
• We offer a Service Guarantee to ensure that you will be looked after at every step of the way.
• Contractor Umbrella offer an employee rewards scheme which includes a fuel discount card, foreign currency exchange, contractor accommodation, contractor mortgages and much more.
• Included is a comprehensive £20m insurance package.
• Contractor Umbrella employees are entitled to 5.6 weeks of holiday each year.
• Flexible limited company accountancy - when you sign up to our sister company Dolan Accountancy’s monthly accountancy package (£105 + vat).

Our industry knowledge and expertise is what sets us apart from our competitors. Coupled with our great customer service and friendly staff, you’ll find us very easy to work with for all of your payroll and compliance needs.

People Group Services (“People Group”) are a family owned business with a long history in the payroll and intermediary market. Headed by CEO Terry Hillier, himself a winner of many business awards over the past 10 years.

People Group trade under three key pillars; People Pay includes a range of fully compliant payroll options, ensuring workers are paid on time, every time and in the right way. People Engage is our workforce management software and contractor app, designed to make work easy for everyone. And People Compliance, our compliance software that increases business efficiencies and significantly reduces time to hire.

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Meades Umbrella is administered by the long established Meades Group and is owned and managed by qualified accountants. Compliance and transparency have always been at the heart of our operation and the same applies to Meades Umbrella.

Why Core?

We put you first! We have a team of experts here to ensure you have all the support you may want or need through every process. We work hard to ensure our reputation is second to none and you can rest assured that compliance, efficiency, and professionalism are key values we uphold here at Core. We are an accredited member of Professional Passport and a tier one founding member of trade association body Prism.

Lauren Baker also sits on the executive board of Prism as their Payroll Intermediary Representative, meaning we are always ahead of the curve when it comes to legislation changes. We work with thousands of contractors in both the Public and Private Sectors and are specialists in IR35, allowing you to safely navigate this legislation and get on with what you do best, your contracting work. We would welcome a call; Matt and the team would be delighted to hear from you on 0800 211 8121. You’ll receive:

• Dedicated Relationship manager

• Set up (paperless) in as little as 24 hours with no exit fee

• Online portal for payslips and document viewing

• IR35 assessments

• Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly payroll services

• Insurance cover, Professional Indemnity up to £5 million, Employers Liability up to £10 million, Public Liability up to £10 million

• Workplace pension via NOW or Salary Sacrifice

• Full statutory employment rights

MARVEL PAYROLL are a specialist payroll provider, supplying contractors and temporary workers with fully compliant payroll models. Each payroll model is designed to benefit a contractor by paying them in the most tax efficient manner whilst maintaining full compliance. All of the models we offer are provided in a timely and efficient way and backed up by a five star customer service team.

Churchill Knight Umbrella was established in 2016 to provide a reliable PAYE payroll service for contractors affected by IR35 changes. Since we launched, Churchill Knight Umbrella has quickly become the umbrella company of choice for thousands of temporary workers throughout the UK.

Registering with us is easy and can be completed in under 10 minutes. And, once the registration process is complete, our dedicated customer support department is on hand to provide answers to any questions you may have. We understand how important communication is and for you to feel confident with our service.

There is more to Churchill Knight Umbrella than just payroll. You can benefit from the following at no additional cost:

• Easy Registration and registration process (it can be completed in just 10 minutes)
• £25 million insurance package
• Same Day Faster Payments
• Employee Benefits, including Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay
• No tie in period, and no joining or leaving fees
• Access to Churchill Knight Rewards* – our exclusive employee reward scheme.
• Fully compliant payroll (PAYE) – we’re proudly accredited by the FCSA.

*Available for clients who opt for the Churchill Knight Umbrella premium service only.

Whether you are a contractor looking for an Umbrella Company or a recruitment agency looking for a reputable payroll provider, MyPay is the perfect choice.

Established in 2007, MyPay was set up with a clear vision, to provide a compliant, easy to understand, professional and friendly Umbrella Company for all parties.

With a personal Account Manager allocated to each new member providing help and guidance throughout their assignments, members can be sure of building a valued and trusted relationship with MyPay throughout their employment.

MyPay’s nationwide agency team can provide updates and training on any new legislation which impacts contractors, agencies and end clients, as well as providing office visits to ensure the smooth running of the day to day account. As an FCSA Accredited Member you can trust that MyPay are compliant in all aspects of our service and can provide the supporting documentation needed for any agency/ supply chain audit.

Due to our levels of service, MyPay has achieved growth year on year and have won multiple awards during this time:

2015 – One of Thousand Companies to Inspire Britain (London Stock Exchange) 2016 – One of Thousand Companies to Inspire Britain (London Stock Exchange) 2017 – Thousand Fastest Growing Companies in Europe (Financial Times) Benefits of MyPay Quick and easy set up procedure (can be done within the hour) Competitive margin All payments made via FastPay (ensuring funds are paid in the shortest possible time) Multiple payrolls per day Full account managed service FCSA Accredited Member Full £21 million insurance cover (including professional indemnity and medical malpractice) Full employment rights including SSP/ SMP/ SPP Online portal SMS notification when paid