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CONTRACTOR SERVICES

Smart Payroll for
Modern Contractors

Maximize your contract efficiency with fully compliant PAYE structures, flexible pension salary sacrifice options, and dedicated priority support.

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What We Do

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Umbrella Payroll

Umbrella Payroll

A robust PAYE employment solution for contractors, including payroll, tax, pension and statutory employment benefits.

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Umbrella Pro

Umbrella Pro

Premium contractor payroll and tax solutions with expedited processing and high-tier compliance.

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Why Choose Us

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We believe payroll should be straightforward, transparent and built around robust compliance processes. Our experienced team works closely with agencies, contractors and businesses to provide dependable payroll solutions with a personal approach.

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How It Works

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01
Register

Register

Register with Sage Signal Bureau online in minutes. No long forms, no complexity.

02
Onboarding

Onboarding

We complete your compliance checks and onboarding swiftly and professionally.

03
Timesheets

Timesheets

Timesheet details are received, and we handle the payroll calculations from there.

04
Processing

Processing

We process payroll and generate detailed billing invoices automatically every cycle.

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Payment

Payment

We process and release payments promptly once timesheets are finalised and agency funds are cleared.

Why Sage

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Employment Benefits Included

Employment BenefitsIncluded

Enjoy the flexibility of contracting with access to statutory benefits such as sick, maternity and paternity pay, subject to eligibility.

Holiday Pay, Made Simple

Holiday Pay,Made Simple

Your holiday entitlement is clearly managed, so you always understand how your holiday pay is handled.

More Value Beyond Payday

More ValueBeyond Payday

Access useful perks, savings and benefits designed to make your earnings go a little further.

Accurate, Prompt Payments

Accurate, PromptPayments

Accurate payroll processing designed to support prompt, reliable payroll runs, without unnecessary uncertainty.

Expert Support When You Need It

Expert SupportWhen You Need It

Get clear answers from a knowledgeable team that understands contractor payroll and is ready to help.

Simple, Transparent Payroll

Simple, TransparentPayroll

From onboarding to payday, we keep the process straightforward, transparent and built around UK payroll requirements.

For You

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For agencies
For Agencies

Scale your agency
without the admin.

We handle the payroll complexity so you can focus on placing talent.

Reduce payroll administration
Improve contractor experience
Support your compliance due diligence
Scale with confidence
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For contractors
For Contractors

Get paid reliably,
with full support.

Focus on your contract — we handle everything else.

Continuous employment status
Prompt payroll processing
Expert support whenever you need it
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Calculate Take-Home Pay

SAGE Umbrella Calculator

Estimate your weekly or monthly take-home earnings with our transparent payroll breakdown, built around robust compliance processes.

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40 hours
Estimated Take-Home Pay

£900.75

Your Rate
£35.00/hour
Assignment Income
£1,400.00/week

Disclaimer & Assumptions: This calculator provides an estimate only based on 2026/27 UK tax rates. Your actual take-home pay depends on your tax code, cumulative earnings, pension arrangements, student loans, and holiday pay setup. Contact the Sage Signal Bureau onboarding team for a detailed illustration.

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Everything you need to know about our payroll and employment solutions.

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Whether you're an agency, contractor or business, our team is here to help you find the right payroll solution.