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Homepage > Specialist Accountants for Limited Companies > IT Contractors Umbrella or Limited Company?

IT contractors are becoming more in demand and can earn a lot more than a regular employee.

If you’re thinking of starting out as an IT contractor or are in between jobs, working through an umbrella company could be a good solution for you. If you have been contracting for a while and earn more than £35,000 per year it may be worth starting your own limited company. Having your own company will give you the flexibility of being your own boss and freedom to pay yourself a combination of salary and dividends, which is a lot more tax efficient. You will also be able to claim back a range of expenses.

Want to know more about becoming an IT Contractor? Our sister company ClearSky Contractor Accounting can help set up your own limited company and give you all the advice you need.

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Benefits of ClearSky

Comprehensive insurance cover – you’ll get up to £17 million of insurance cover

Expert support – ClearSky specialises in providing accounting services to limited companies and its experienced team has helped thousands of contractors

Great value – a transparent approach to pricing and great range of packages mean you only pay for what you need, with no hidden extras

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Why choose us?

Parasol has been a great support to me in my contracting career. I first heard about umbrella companies in 2006 and after a shaky start in contracting, I joined Parasol and never looked back. Parasol’s undivided attention on the phone is great and the online portal is quick and easy, making the process of submitting my timesheets and claiming expenses extremely straightforward. The portal continues to improve and my weekly pay slips are now laid out very clearly, and are easy to print. A few years ago I was considering going Limited, and I got in touch with Parasol’s sister company, ClearSky Contractor Accounting. They were very helpful and assessed me according to my recent record with Parasol. In the end, I decided that limited company wasn’t the best option for me, but I would recommend Parasol and ClearSky to anybody looking to further their contracting career.

Denis McMahon

Your customer service has been excellent, the speed of answering my questions amazingly quick and the whole experience of using Parasol, at a time when I was under stress due to having been unemployed for a few weeks, made the transition easy and without any complications, which I really do thank you for. If this is the standard that everyone receives, let me assure you that you are doing everything perfectly.

Nigel R Moseling

I joined Parasol after finding a role as a service desk analyst and even though I didn’t seek them out myself, working with Parasol is one of the best decisions I’ve made. As a first time contractor, Parasol made the transition smooth and easy, and any fears I had about the amount of administration involved soon disappeared. Every time I’ve contacted Parasol they have listened and given me informative advice and managed to solve any queries I’ve had. If you want to be a contractor and are nervous, Parasol is a great support system.

Sarfraz Hussain