An umbrella company lets you contract freely while someone else deals with invoices, payroll, and tax. No accountant required — just send us your timesheet.
When you contract through an agency, someone has to handle invoicing the client, running payroll, and filing taxes. Usually that's you — or an expensive accountant. An umbrella company does all of that on your behalf.
You become an employee of the umbrella company. You work your assignment as normal, submit your hours, and we take care of everything else: collecting payment from the agency, deducting the right taxes, and paying you directly.
It's the simplest way to contract in Ireland — especially if you're just starting out or you'd rather not deal with the paperwork.
You choose your contracts and your clients. The umbrella company just handles the admin behind the scenes.
All PAYE, USC, and PRSI (Class A) deductions are handled correctly and filed with Revenue on your behalf.
Once we receive the agency's payment, your net pay lands in your account the same day — no chasing required.
Here's exactly how money and paperwork moves when you contract through Paytube. You focus on the work — we handle everything in the middle.
You agree a day rate with the agency. They sign a contract with Paytube, not with you directly.
Pays PaytubeWe invoice the agency, receive the payment, run your payroll, deduct the correct taxes, and file everything with Revenue.
Handles everythingYou submit your timesheet, claim your expenses, and receive your net pay on the same day we're paid. That's it.
Gets paid same dayDigital payslips issued every pay run, stored in your online account.
All deductions calculated and remitted to Revenue automatically.
Submit unlimited expenses online — we process and pay them out.
We manage the contract relationship with the agency so you don't have to.
Our Ireland-based team is on hand whenever you have a question.
Your money moves the moment the agency pays — never held overnight.
Both plans include full payroll processing, unlimited expenses, and same-day payments — at a fixed monthly fee with no hidden charges.
The most popular choice for contractors in Ireland. Great for first-timers and anyone who wants a simple, fully-managed setup.
Take on a director-level role within Paytube's umbrella structure. More flexibility and typically better retention at higher day rates.
Fixed monthly fee · No hidden charges · Cancel anytime · No setup cost
As a contractor through Paytube, you can typically expect to take home between 60% and 80% of your gross income. Here's what the main deductions look like at different day rates.
No promo code, no catches. Every new contractor starts with one free month before any fee is charged. The estimates below already reflect this — so what you see is what you actually pocket in year one.
Legitimate business expenses reduce your taxable income, which means you keep more of what you earn. Submit as many as you like — there's no limit.
Train, bus, flights, taxis, and overnight stays when working away from home.
Meals while working away from your normal place of work, within Revenue guidelines.
Laptops, monitors, tools, or any hardware required for your assignment.
Professional development, certifications, or courses relevant to your work.
Work-related software licences, cloud tools, and professional subscriptions.
Broadband, a portion of utilities, and office supplies for remote working days.
All expenses must be wholly, exclusively, and necessarily incurred in carrying out your duties. Our team can advise on what qualifies. Ask us →
Paytube supports a wide range of visa and residency statuses. Here's a quick guide to which plan is available to you.
Graduate permission. Can work on short-term contracts as an employee.
General employment permission. Eligible for employee umbrella contracting.
Long-term residency or spouse permission. Full access to both plans.
No restrictions. Both umbrella plans available, plus our Limited Company option.
Not sure which applies to you? Get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.
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Join Paytube today and get your first month free. Sign up takes minutes — and we'll have you set up before your contract starts.