Umbrella company
Formal Neutral
What it really means
A company that employs contractors and temps on behalf of agencies, running their PAYE and paying them. It simplifies tax but takes a fee and can reduce take-home pay. Check the deductions on the payslip carefully.
Chinese explanation
伞式公司（umbrella company）：代表中介雇用合同工和临时工的公司，替他们走 PAYE 并发薪。它简化了税务，但收取费用，可能降低到手工资。仔细核对工资单上的扣款。
Example conversation
A: The agency says I'll be paid through an umbrella company.
B: Check the fees — umbrella deductions can eat into your pay.
A：中介说我会通过伞式公司发薪。
B：查清费用——伞式公司的扣款可能吃掉你不少工资。
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