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If you are a contractor looking to set up your own limited company or have a role that requires you work via an umbrella company - we can help




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Why Dolan Accountancy – Dedicated Contractor Accountants?

Free use of our award winning umbrella company

We understand that if your contract changes you may need to work via an umbrella company. As a Dolan Accountancy client, you can transfer to our award winning umbrella company, Contractor Umbrella for free.
The hassle-free, straight talking umbrella company that provides umbrella employment for UK based contractors and freelancers. Independently voted as the best umbrella company by the readers of Contractor UK.
As one of the most trusted umbrella companies in the UK, we guarantee our employees peace of mind, absolute compliance and complete security. We are one of the longest standing and most respected umbrella companies in the UK.
Download your free guides to contracting

If you’re thinking about becoming a contractor you are bound to have a list of questions as long as your arm. From “how much can I take home?” to “should I be limited or umbrella?”. Our Complete Contractor’s Guide will help to answer those questions.
In addition, you will find guides on;
- Moving from permeant to contracting
- What is IR35?
- A guide to expenses
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Government releases umbrella company compliance consultation
REC: ‘Regulation of umbrella companies is long overdue. Unlike recruitment firms, umbrellas currently operate without a specific regulatory framework, leaving workers and employment businesses at…
Healthcare sector struggling to source skills
APSCo: ‘With ongoing disputes and a fall in applications as unrest continues, hospitals and Trusts are facing significant resourcing difficulties that are showing no signs…
Number of workplace absences at highest level in over a decade
CIPD: ‘Despite our research showing that most organisations are focusing on employee wellbeing, the considerable rise in absences across all sectors is a worry. External…
Not much time left to register for self-assessment
HMRC: ‘If you are new to self-assessment and unsure how the process works – HMRC is here to help. We have a wealth of resources…
Four-day working week could get more workers into the office
Unispace: ‘It is perhaps no surprise that many employees are keen on a shift to a four-day working week given the increased flexibility in how…
Many employers failing to improve equality, diversity and inclusion
REC: ‘We urge employers to turn to professional recruitment businesses who can advise them on how to devise and implement a strategy that gives them…
Government warned that using agency workers to replace those on strike breaches international labour standards
APSCo: ‘We are surprised by the unexpected move to amend the agency legislation, which will only restrict the impact of workers exercising their rights to…
Dolan Accountancy voted runner up in Best Contractor Accountant
Dolan Accountancy have been voted runner up in the Best Contractor Accountant Small/Medium category by the readers of ContractorUK.
What our clients say

Couldn’t have asked for a better service
Been with Dolan for over 2 years now, when I started contracting I knew nothing about running a limited company. Steven, my accountant, has been nothing but helpful from day one. Whenever I had issues or questions, he always provided assurance with speedy replies and helpful advice. He is patient, professional, the list goes on and on…
While I only have my own experience to go by, I heard similar positive comments from other contractors I’ve worked with. I can recommend Dolan if you are new to contracting or just want a good service.
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