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IT Contractor Umbrella Companies - Key Resources

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IT Contractors tend to set up in business either via their own limited company, or via an "umbrella company". Over the last few years, the number of contractor umbrella company providers has literally exploded.

We've pulled together a list of some of the leading umbrella companies in the UK below:

Contractor Umbrella Companies


A listing on this resources list does not necessarily imply a recommendation, however Umbrella Companies displayed in bold have linked to our dedicated IT Contractor site, Contract Eye on their own sites.

To have your contractor umbrella scheme included here, or to send us your views on any of the currently listed companies, please email us. We require a reciprocal link for any new listings.

Posted July 23, 2008



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