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Trusted Umbrella Company
Switching providers safely without disruption.
If your umbrella partner has let you down or fallen short on compliance, we help agencies and MSPs switch smoothly – with independent reporting, SafeRec audits and end-to-end support for your contractors.
Benefits
Our trustworthy contractor umbrella company gives contractors and temporary workers employed status, and we take care of your tax too.
Your 90 day switching plan
We’ve worked with recruiters for over a decade, so we know how to make compliance seamless. Our process combines accredited controls, transparent reporting and technology to reduce your liability and keep contractors paid on time.
Switching Made Simple
Get our Ultimate Guide to Umbrella Legislation - the practical roadmap agencies and MSPs need for a smooth, compliant transition.
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Introducing our Umbrella Compliance Hub
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Explore our Umbrella Compliance Hub — bite-size how-tos, PSL templates, checklists and market insights, designed to help recruiters stay compliant with 2026 reforms.
Our awards and accreditations
FAQ's
FCSA accreditation shows an umbrella provider meets defined compliance, financial resilience and governance standards. Working with accredited partners reduces risk and gives agencies clearer evidence for PSL decision-making. Read more: How to find a compliant umbrella company (and what to avoid)
Liability can sit across the supply chain, which means agencies, umbrella companies and sometimes end clients may be pursued for unpaid tax. Effective due diligence and documented PSL processes are essential.
Look for third-party accreditation, transparent payslip auditing, real-time reporting and proof of secure payroll processes. Request SafeRec or similar audit evidence and check financial resilience. Learn more in our Ultimate Guide.
Start by mapping suppliers, verifying accreditations, requesting audit logs, and setting minimum contractual controls. Use a standard checklist, run a prioritised supplier review and update your PSL governance. Read more: What to expect in 2026 and what to do now
The 2026 legislation introduces tax rules that increase supply-chain liability for unpaid PAYE and National Insurance. It raises the standard for due diligence and requires agencies to demonstrate robust controls when selecting umbrella partners. Read more: Umbrella legislation: what to expect in 2026 and what to do now
For more information download our The Ultimate Guide to Umbrella Legislation Changes
Sapphire provides audited payroll services, transparent payslips, real-time reporting via SafeRec and proven onboarding processes that form clear due-diligence evidence for PSLs. We support PSL audits and advisor-ready documentation. Switching umbrella partners without the pain
Switch Providers
Need help reviewing your PSL or switching providers? Our compliance specialists are here to help with onboarding support and tailored compliance consultations. Contact us below or book a quick call.
Umbrella
By utilising our umbrella service, you can concentrate on finding talent while we take care of the rest. We handle administration and payroll when contractors are taken on as employees of our FSCA–accredited umbrella company.
Limited Company
Going limited may seem daunting for your contractor, but we can streamline the process for them and handle all of the admin. We’ll ensure their limited company is ran compliantly and most importantly, support with tax planning.
CIS
For recruitment agencies operating within the construction space, we offer a comprehensive Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). We can handle tax returns, and contractors will be covered by our insurance too.
International
Employing talent overseas comes with a host of extra rules and regulations, but we’re experts in international tax, compliance and payroll. We can take care of the regional complications associated with hiring contractors abroad, while you can get on with sourcing talent and making placements.
PEO - Outsourced PAYE
We can offer recruitment agencies a simple, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) payroll solution through our Professional Employer Organisation (PEO). We take on all employment responsibilities, in addition to providing added perks like holiday, pension pay and employment benefits.
Work with us
Time is everything, and we save yours by being a contractor’s first port of call for any financial queries, taking on the administrative burden. You can refer your contractors to us, so you can get on with placing more candidates.
