Recruitment agencies routinely self-bill umbrella companies from approved timesheets. The agency raises the invoice, applies VAT (umbrellas are usually VAT-registered), and pays. It standardises a high-volume payroll into one consistent run.
Key points
- The agency invoices from approved timesheets.
- Standard VAT for VAT-registered umbrellas.
- High-volume payrolls in one consistent run.
- Compliant copies for the umbrella’s records.
High volume, one run
Self-billing turns a week of umbrella timesheets into a single batch of compliant invoices, cutting reconciliation for both sides.
This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own position with your accountant or HMRC.