Payroll and compliance for umbrella companies
Agencies are now liable when an umbrella in their supply chain fails to pay PAYE, so agencies are auditing their panels far harder than before. Umbrella companies that can evidence compliance continuously — rather than annually — keep their place on those panels.
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Full PAYE and RTI
PAYE on 2026/27 rates with every tax code and NI category handled. FPS on each payday, EPS for nil periods and statutory pay reclaim.
Reconciliation engine
Gross invoice through to net pay, reconciled, with National Living Wage compliance checked on every run.
Auto-enrolment
Eligible jobholder assessment on every pay run, enrolment notices, opt-out windows and three-year re-enrolment.
Evidence agencies ask for
The same compliance signals agencies now monitor, visible to you first, so a lapse never reaches a client as a surprise.
Common questions
Why does agency liability matter to an umbrella?
Because it changes how agencies choose umbrellas. An agency that can be pursued by HMRC for your PAYE failure will audit your compliance continuously and drop panel members who cannot evidence it.
Is auto-enrolment handled for temporary workers?
Yes. Eligibility is assessed on every pay run rather than once at onboarding, which is what variable-hours and temporary work requires.