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This article is a basic FAQ about contract work.
This article is a basic FAQ about contract work.
== Whats the difference between working as a contract and a standard (PAYE) employee? ==
== Whats the difference between working as a contract and a standard (PAYE) employee? ==


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An Umbrella company is essentially a payroll agency. They put you on their books for a monthly fee. You send them your monthly invoices and expenses; They collect the cash, do your monthly payroll, pay your tax, and transfer your wages into your accounts.  
An Umbrella company is essentially a payroll agency. They put you on their books for a monthly fee. You send them your monthly invoices and expenses; They collect the cash, do your monthly payroll, pay your tax, and transfer your wages into your accounts.  
Example: [http://www.macs.ie/umbrella_services.html MACS Umbrella Services]


===== The Pros =====
===== The Pros =====
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* http://www.basis.ie - Business Access to State Information and Services  
* http://www.basis.ie - Business Access to State Information and Services  
* http://www.ros.ie - Revenue Online Service
* http://www.ros.ie - Revenue Online Service
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