How to combine freelance flexibility with employee security
- Lena Merour
- Jul 9
- 4 min read
Updated: 18 hours ago
Are you an independent professional yearning for the flexibility of freelancing but held back by administrative burdens, income uncertainty, or a lack of social protection? You're not alone! Many consultants face these exact challenges, making it tough to truly thrive and focus on their passion. But what if you could launch or grow your business with complete peace of mind, dedicating your energy to what you do best, free from administrative overwhelm?
Aterim: the ideal umbrella solution for freelancers
This is precisely where Aterim comes in as your partner. As an umbrella company, Aterim allows independent professionals to enjoy the benefits of employee status (social security, retirement, unemployment insurance, health insurance, paid leave, etc.) while maintaining their autonomy and the freedom to choose their missions and clients. No more headaches about legal status, social declarations or invoicing! Aterim takes care of all these aspects for you.
Example
Sarah, passionate about digital marketing, dreams of working on a variety of projects and choosing her own clients. However, the idea of setting up her own business, managing income and VAT declarations, social security contributions, late payments and unpaid bills, as well as the administrative complexities associated with being a freelancer or a company, is holding her back considerably. With Aterim's umbrella services, Sophie can :
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The concrete benefits of Aterim to boost your business
Choosing Aterim means opting for a solution that goes far beyond simple administrative management. It means enjoying a range of benefits that simplifies your daily life and secure your career:
Administrative simplicity
No need to set up a complex legal structure. Aterim takes care of all the paperwork (employment contracts, payslips, social security, etc.).
Full social protection
Access the general social security system, unemployment insurance, pensions, and company health insurance scheme . You're protected just like an employee.
Autonomy
You remain in control of your business. You choose your customers, your assignments, your rates and your schedule.
Personalised support
You're never alone when facing challenges. Aterim provides you with dedicated support available 24/7, along with access to high-performance professional tools. Our aim is to provide you with a secure framework and all the resources you need to concentrate fully on your missions and business development.
Enhanced credibility
Working with an umbrella company can reassure some customers, particularly key accounts, who prefer to contract with a company rather than an independent contractor.
Who benefits from an umbrella company?
Umbrella companies are aimed at a wide range of professionals who want to combine flexibility and security:
For freelancers
Aterim handles all the tax, payroll, and invoicing for you, so you can just focus on your projects. Plus, you get access to employee benefits like holiday pay and sick pay, which is a huge bonus when you're working independently. It also helps with things like mortgage applications by giving you a steady employment history.
Career changers
An umbrella company helps you start projects faster by handling all the paperwork like contracts and taxes. This means you can focus on learning and growing in your new field without admin hassle. You'll get full support and even gain social benefits like holiday and sick pay, which is a great safety net as you build your new path.
Young graduates
An umbrella company allows you to gain valuable experience by taking on diverse projects without getting overwhelmed by administrative tasks. You get to manage your work independently, giving you great autonomy, while still having full support from for any questions. Plus, you'll benefit from social benefits like holiday pay and sick pay.
Retired Professionals
You can leverage your valuable expertise by choosing the missions and workload that suit you, completely free from administrative burdens like invoicing and taxes. You'll get full support simplifying everything so you can focus purely on sharing your knowledge.
Estimate your income and get started with Aterim
Ready to find out what an umbrella company can do for you? Simulate your income in just a few clicks on our website. It's quick and easy and will give you a clear idea of your future earnings.
Example
Owen is an IT expert looking to launch a freelance business in Ireland. He already has an agreement with 3 clients for a combined turnover of €4,500 excluding tax per month. Since he didn't want to take on any administrative tasks himself, while still benefiting from comprehensive social protection and personalised support, he chose Aterim's umbrella services. Aterim has presented him with three plans, with an estimation of net salary applicable for an Irish PAYE tax resident employee, taking into account the relevant Irish tax and social security contributions:
As Owen's business is based in Ireland and involves business travel, he chooses Aterim's Premium package, which allows him to manage his expenses and invoicing and to have access to offices and meeting rooms to meet with his clients. |
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