Frequently Asked Questions
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As a third-party employer, an umbrella company like Aterim acts as a legal employer for individuals and as an Employer of Record (EoR) for businesses. For freelancers, contractors and temporary professionals, we handle all the administrative duties like payroll and taxes, allowing you to focus on your work. For businesses, we streamline the process of hiring a flexible workforce by managing all the legal and compliance aspects of employment.
Aterim currently provides services in over 30 countries including Ireland, France, and New Zealand. We continuously expend our footprint to support local needs and to ensure full compliance. Contact us to discuss your project.
Yes, absolutely! With Aterim's umbrella services, your salary is guaranteed to be paid to you on a fixed, scheduled date, regardless of whether your client's payment has arrived. Aterim takes on the responsibility of collecting funds from your client, ensuring your income remains regular and reliable, so you never have to worry about payment delays.
Aterim's management fees cover all the administrative, accounting, legal, and support services we offer. The percentage of fees may vary depending on the volume of activity and the services included. Find out exactly what our fees are and calculate your net income by visiting our Umbrella Services page.
For Employees, your salary is calculated based on the full amount your clients pay for your work. From this, Aterim first deducts its management fee, then calculates and deducts employer and withholding taxes. What's left is your net pay, which is then transferred directly to your bank account. Aterim provides you with a detailed payslip each month. Estimate your incomes now using our simulator!
Yes, absolutely. Using an umbrella company like Aterim is a fully legal and well-established way for individuals and contractors to manage their employment and tax obligations. We operate under strict industry standards and comply with all relevant tax and employment regulations, ensuring you are always legitimate and protected.
Aterim provides comprehensive insurance coverage for all employees and contractors including; professional insurance, employer liability, public and product liability.
Aterim handles all your payroll, tax liability (such as PAYE, PRSI, USC in Ireland), and payments, ensuring compliance. You also gain employee benefits in accordance to local regulation (like sick pay, unemployment, etc.), a continuous work history for easier mortgage applications, and comprehensive insurance coverage, allowing you to focus on your professional assignments. You can learn more on our Umbrella Services page.
While you don't need to have started working yet, you need to have a confirmed client project or assignment lined up to use an umbrella company. Aterim role begins when we have the details of your work to correctly set up your employment contract. We're here to help you get started once that first project is confirmed!
Since Aterim becomes your employer, working with our umbrella company grants you valuable social protection just like an employee in accordance with local regulation. Estimate your income now using our simulator!
When you join an umbrella company like Aterim, you sign an employment contract, which can be a fixed-term contract or a permanent contract. The choice depends on the nature and duration of your missions: a fixed-term contract is often used for specific, temporary missions while a permanent contract is suitable if you have a regular activity and visibility on multiple missions. In both cases, you benefit from the social protection of an employee. For more information on how we support individuals, please visit our Umbrella Services page.
Yes, absolutely! One of the great advantages of using an umbrella company like Aterim is the flexibility to take on multiple simultaneous projects or missions for different clients. We simply consolidate all your earnings and manage the payroll and tax for everything under one payslip per month, making it easy for you.
Yes, absolutely! Aterim specialises in supporting freelancers and contractors on international business assignments, including expatriation for longer-term projects. Our umbrella services are designed to help you undertake work globally, whether on business trip, on local contracts or as an expatriate. We manage the complex administrative and social aspects specific to each international situation, ensuring seamless support and compliance wherever your work takes you.
For more detailed information on Aterim's international services and how we can support your specific overseas assignment, please contact our team directly.