Joining an umbrella company is easy. Once you have found an organisation offering umbrella solutions – such as Brookson – you just need to gather the appropriate documents and complete a simple onboarding process.
Joining an umbrella company is essentially the same as joining a company as a member of staff. All the same processes are required, since you are becoming an employee of the umbrella company.
In order to begin, you will need to get your P45 or complete a starter checklist (this establishes a temporary tax code). The umbrella company will also require administrative details such as your National Insurance number, bank account and personal details.
As part of the onboarding process you will need to provide documents confirming your identity, such as a passport or visa. Once you find a contracting role, your chosen umbrella provider will sign a contract with your agency and they in turn will issue you with a contract of employment setting out all the related terms and conditions.