By joining an umbrella company, contracting becomes as simple as a traditional job: We are your employer for the temporary assignments you undertake. We take care of all the administration for you. As your employer we submit all reports to HMRC on your behalf. We handle all tax and national insurance deductions. We provide insurance coverage on your assignments. As a contractor employed by an umbrella company, you can concentrate fully on your assignments. You can let go of all the administration that comes with managing your own company. Here you can read more about the differences between self-employment and an umbrella company.