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Ok I've been offered a role in 1st line support and its through agency its a 3 months rolling contract and so the agency rang n told me that I should be n if not need to join an Umbrella company for them to send me the contract. Now they have suggested me a company that they use (Its called Giant Services), just wanted to know if any you here have heard of this company and/or know any decent umbrella company here in UK that I can approach as I have not done this before.
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I dont know of any good ones but I would advise against choosing crystal umbrella as they were making alot of mistakes and then still charging you.

It is easy to set up a ltd company but I am sure there is plenty of contractors on here that can give you advice one way or another.

 

When I was contracting I used Parasol (http://www.parasolgroup.co.uk/) - No problems! Agency dealt with any issues directly with Parasol... maybe that's why...

 

I used Giant when i had a similar situation as you. Couldnt fault them really. Answered the phone quickly and were always helpful. I would consider using them again should the situation arise.

 

Thanks I think sounds alright to me to consider them then.

 

Thanks for all your replies

 

I would also have a look at Paystream, I have been using them for the last 4+ years without issue.

 

I use Danbro and find they are excellent and pretty cheap as well. Giant are well known but the issue with them from a lad I worked with is they insist on posting expenses receipts whilst Danbro except scanning and emailing your expenses.

 

I've been using Go Umbrella for the last 2 years with no problems at all.

 

I used Giant, had no issues

 

If you are going to get continual rolling contracts, maybe contact an accountant with a view to setting up a limited company? I know IR35 may negate some tax savings but worth looking into.

 

Thanks Michael, I rang up a few company's and found Danbro to be the cheapest and I heard from another reference that Danbro provide good service, so I am going to use them.

 

Ya your right mate, a friend of mine has being doing this for quite some time as it makes more sense if its going to be rolling your current contract. I asked the agency n they told my that the contract can continue for another 3 months if the the employer wants to keep me, if that happens I will consider this option, thanks.

 

Think long and hard about setting up a ltd company as it's more of a pain to do unless your in contracting for the long term and it's not worth doing until you hit the £18-£20 per hour mark.

 

Perhaps that's true as my friend has being contracting for like 20 yrs or so. I understand some1 like him having no problem setting up a Ltd company and hire an accountant, well maybe I'll wait until the time right for me . .

 

Thanks buddy that's another good suggestion, I checked there website and currently they've got an offer were they are not charging for the first contact -(any duration). I spoke to their adviser and confirmed it with him. Gonna see if I can go with them.

 

How did you get on with goumbrella? Got a potential contract coming up and the offer is still on for the no fees for your first contract. Where they ok to deal with?