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As one of the UK's largest payroll providers, supporting 250,000+ employees, you can rely on us to deliver the best-in-class service for you.

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 take-home pay

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Looking for payroll
& employment?

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As one of the UK's largest payroll providers, supporting over 250,000 employees, you can rely on us to deliver the best-in-class service for you.

Calculate your
take-home pay

Get started for free

Use our simple contractor take-home pay calculator to instantly find out how much could be in your pay packet.

Existing employee?
Visit MyParasol

Log in

Access key employee information such as your employee handbook, expenses, payslips, timesheets, holiday and absence tracker & more.

Looking for payroll
& employment?

Get a quote

As one of the UK's largest payroll providers, supporting over 250,000 employees, you can rely on us to deliver the best-in-class service for you.

Calculate your
take-home pay

Get started for free

Use our simple contractor take-home pay calculator to instantly find out how much could be in your pay packet.

Existing employee?
Visit MyParasol

Log in

Access key employee information such as your employee handbook, expenses, payslips, timesheets, holiday and absence tracker & more.

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take-home pay.

Calculations are examples based on a series of assumptions

ASSUMPTIONS

GENERAL:
Based on rates and thresholds for 2025/26.
Assumes 12 months worked post 6th April 2025
No income from other sources in the tax year
Working 40 hours per week over 52 weeks
28 days holiday per year
1257L tax code

  

UMBRELLA
You are not subject to SDC
Includes Parasol umbrella solution margin - £15 average
Holiday pay is paid in advance of taking any annual leave
Pension is not taken into account
No expenses can be claimed.

 

LIMITED
Assignments are not subject to IR35
Includes flat rate VAT benefit for the first year at 15.5%.
Director's fee of £229 per week
Includes Caroola Accountancy fee of £135 per month
Claiming £265 expenses per week
Claiming 200 business miles per week

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Great service from Parasol

"I've recently joined Parasol and the service I've received has been great. I've just got off the phone with them (thanks Tania K) to get some clarification on payment and the information I received was very assuring and detailed. So far, I'd be very willing to recommend Parasol as an umbrella solution."

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Great service
from Parasol

"I've recently joined Parasol and the service I've received has been great. I've just got off the phone with them (thanks Tania K) to get some clarification on payment and the information I received was very assuring and detailed. So far, I'd be very willing to recommend Parasol as an umbrella solution."

Why contractors choose Parasol

That's simple. We provide reliable payroll, excellent customer service, and a variety of perks you'll love.

  • All the benefits
    of regular employment

    Enjoy the freedom of being self-employed while still receiving benefits such as maternity, paternity and sick pay.

  • Holiday pay
    taken care of

    You'll get 28 days paid holiday, so you can count on us for a better work-life balance.

  • Save £1000s
    with Parasol Rewards

    Save £1000s with exclusive discounts at high street shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets, travel and much more.

  • Get more perks
    with Umbrella+

    Upgrade to access a 24/7 GP helpline, a discounted fuel card, tax return sorted, a free Simple Will and more with Umbrella+.

  • Dedicated
    expert support

    We have one of the largest support teams in the industry. So when you need us, we're here.

  • Same-day pay
    guarantee

    No more worries about when your next pay is coming in - we'll pay you on the same day, as long as we have the necessary information.
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That's simple. We provide reliable payroll, excellent customer service, and a variety of perks you'll love.

All the benefits
of regular employment

Enjoy the freedom of being self-employed while still receiving benefits such as maternity, paternity and sick pay.

Holiday pay
taken care of

You'll get 28 days paid holiday, so you can count on us for a better work-life balance.

Save £1000s
with Parasol Rewards

Save £1000s with exclusive discounts at high street shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets, travel and much more.

Get more perks
with Umbrella+

Upgrade to access a 24/7 GP helpline, a discounted fuel card, tax return sorted, a free Simple Will and more with Umbrella+.

Dedicated
expert support

We have one of the largest support teams in the industry. So when you need us, we're here.

Same-day pay
guarantee

No more worries about when your next pay is coming in - we'll pay you on the same day, as long as we have the necessary information.

Grow your pension
by over £15,000

With our 11.5% top-up

See how a private pension through Parasol can allow you to retain more of your contribution and benefit from any additional compound interest.

Start saving

Grow your pension
by over £15,000

With our 11.5% top-up

See how a private pension through Parasol can allow you to retain more of your contribution and benefit from any additional compound interest.

Start saving

Grow your pension
by over £15,000

With our 11.5% top-up

See how a private pension through Parasol can allow you to retain more of your contribution and benefit from any additional compound interest.

Start saving

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Get paid correctly, compliantly and on time - umbrella is our bread and butter.

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Work in construction? Choose between our CIS and CIS+ solutions to get paid on time, every time.

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This is your passport to working abroad. Access compliant, reliable pay across 180+ countries - wherever the job takes you.

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Partner with specialist contractor accountants who’ll help you stay on top of your finances and make the most of your income.

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Like what you see?

Choose a solution that best fits your needs:

Get paid correctly, compliantly and on time - umbrella is our bread and butter.

Get a quote

Work in construction? Choose between our CIS and CIS+ solutions to get paid on time, every time.

Get a quote

This is your passport to working abroad. Access compliant, reliable pay across 180+ countries - wherever the job takes you.

Get a quote

Partner with specialist contractor accountants who’ll help you stay on top of your finances and make the most of your income.

Visit Caroola

Compliant.  

Secure.

Trusted.

Gold standard protection with Parasol. As a founding member of the FCSA, we put compliance at the heart of everything we do. Be safe in the knowledge your tax will be paid correctly and on time, keeping you on the right side of HMRC.

With Cyber Essentials PLUS, your data is protected by the best-in-class security safeguards. Developed and operated by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), it is one of the best steps we can take to secure your data.

Want to know you’ll be given a top-tiered service? Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at our Trustpilot score. We have a 4.7* rating out of 5, with over 4,300 reviews (and counting!). You can trust that we'll give you great service.

Are you a recruiter or end-client?

Our Business Hub is packed with helpful resources, including:

  • The latest updates on employment news and legislation.
  • Everything you need to know about our services - from Umbrella and Construction to Global solutions.
  • Recruitment Finance and the North Star Recruitment Toolkit to help you scale with confidence.
  • An agency calculator to quickly compare PAYE vs. Umbrella rates and generate clear, transparent pay info for your contractors.
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Are you a recruiter
or end-client?

Our Business Hub is packed with helpful resources, including:

  • The latest updates on employment news and legislation.
  • Everything you need to know about our services - from Umbrella and Construction to Global solutions.
  • Recruitment Finance and the North Star Recruitment Toolkit to help you scale with confidence.
  • An agency calculator to quickly compare PAYE vs. Umbrella rates and generate clear, transparent pay info for your contractors.
Visit our Business Hub

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