Flex FAQs
Find quick answers to common questions about our contractor services, agency partnerships, and compliance support
If I join Flex would this leave my company without a Director?
No. Limited Company Directors and Shareholders are registered on companies house and this is updated annually via a confirmation statement. This is completely separate to a payroll scheme.
By joining Flex, will I be a director and an umbrella employee?
Yes. By joining Flex, you will be an employee of Brookson’s umbrella solution whilst remaining a Director of your Limited Company
How do I join flex and how long does it take?
If you are a Brookson customer, you can join Flex through our online Connect portal, if you are new to Brookson, our Specialist Advisors are on hand to support you.
The process is very straightforward and takes approximately 24-48 hours.
To get in touch with an Advisor, visit: https://www.brooksonone.co.uk/services/flex/
Existing Customer
If you are an existing Limited Company customer, you can register for Flex through Connect. We will need the following information:
- Personal bank details (this allows Brookson to make payments to you for the services provided through the Umbrella solution)
- Assignment details (to ensure we liaise with your agency and guarantee payment is made to you on time)
- Future company expectations (this will allow us to understand what Flex solution is best for you, to make sure we offer a cost efficient alternative to maintain the business during this period)
- Student loan confirmation (if applicable)
New Customers
If you are completely new to Brookson, speak to one of our Specialist Advisors who are on hand to support you. You will need the following information to get you setup for Flex:
Limited Company Details
- Company name
- Company Registration number
- VAT registration number (if applicable)
Umbrella
- Personal bank details (this allows Brookson to make a payment to you for the services provided through the Umbrella solution)
- Assignment details (to ensure we liaise with your agency and guarantee payment is made to you on time)
- Future company expectations (this will allow us to understand what Flex Service is best for you, to make sure we offer a cost efficient alternative to maintain the business during this period)
- Student loan confirmation (if applicable)
Does Flex impact my IR35 status?
Flex does not change your IR35 status, it is a solution aimed at providing contractors with an easy way of moving between Umbrella employment and Limited company working depending on your IR35 status. Learn more about Flex here: https://www.brooksonone.co.uk/services/flex/
Is Flex right for me?
Flex is suitable for Contractors who expect to accept contracts with a mixture of IR35 statuses – inside and outside and will require the use of both a Limited Company and Umbrella Employment.
Future assignments that you may be working on, are likely to be a mixture of inside and outside IR35. If you find yourself in a position where you do not want to close down your Limited Company but have secured a contract working through Umbrella then our Flex solution may be of interest to you.
Where this solution would not benefit is if you are always going to work on contracts that are inside IR35 and you just need to utilise an umbrella solution on a permanent basis.
If you are likely to be working a mixture of contracts inside and outside IR35 in the future, Flex is the solution for you. To find out more about Flex, click here: https://www.brooksonone.co.uk/services/flex/
If you are always going to be working on contracts inside IR35, our Umbrella Solution would be a better solution for you. To learn more about your options, click here: https://www.brooksonone.co.uk/services/umbrella-company/