Joining an Umbrella Company

If you’re a professional Contractor and you’re interested in joining an Umbrella Company Commonwealth Contractors can help! We work with Umbrella Companies who specialise in looking after highly skilled expats on temporary UK Work Visas!

If you’re a highly skilled expat Contractor and you’re interested in maximising your contract income and working towards a visa extension or visa transfer get in contact now!

To discuss your situation with an experienced advisor call Commonwealth Contractors now on 0330 390 9021 or Submit your Details and we will get right back to you!

Umbrella Solutions for Tier 1 Post Study Contractors

If you are interested in Consulting on a Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa it is important to work with a company that is Tier 2 Licensed so that you can move to a Tier 2 General Visa at the end of your leave.

Now that Tier 1 General (formerly the HSMP) has been cancelled the only option for remaining in the UK past the expiry of a Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa is to secure Tier 2 Work Permit Sponsorship with a UKBA licensed employer.

If you’re a highly skilled IT Consultant and you are currently consulting in the UK on a Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa we have the perfect umbrella solution for you.

To find out more call 0330 390 9021 or Submit your Details and we will get right back to you!

Umbrella Solutions for Tier 1 General Contractors

If you possess a Tier 1 General visa you’re in a very fortunate situation as now that the visa class has been cancelled the only other real option is a restrictive employer sponsored Tier 2 General Visa (formerly UK Work Permit).

Tier 1 General gives the holder a large degree of freedom however if you possess the visa and you would like to work as an IT Contractor you need to be careful to pick your Umbrella Company carefully. If you go for the ‘quick wins’ and use a contracting vehicle that is to tax efficient you could find that you fail in your all important visa extension.

Benefits of working with Commonwealth Contractors include;

• A professionally represented Tier 1 General Extension application (terms apply)
• Market leading retention rates (maximise your net contract retention today!)
• Tier 1 application planning to ensure you meet all requirements
• European Contracting Solutions – take on assignments in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland etc
• Claimable Business Expenses, including;
  • Accommodation & Utilities
  • Travel & Subsistence
  • Flights to a from the UK
  • Visa Costs (reclaim government and professional fees)
  • Computer Supplies
  • Manuals & Textbooks
  • Postage & Stationary

Umbrella Solutions for Tier 5 Youth Mobility Contractors

If you’re a highly skilled IT Contractor who is currently working in the UK on a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa and you would like to continue building your professional experience in the UK contact Commonwealth Contractors now to find out how we can help you move to Tier 2 General.

We work with Umbrella partners who specialise in dealing with Consultants on Tier 5 Youth Mobility who are interested in maximising their income and transferring to a long term Tier 2 General Visa.

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To find out more about Commonwealth Contractors call now on 0330 390 9021 or Submit your Details and we will get right back to you!