Do I need my own corporation?

• Snowdon International Inc is the only corporation that you need, however if you already have your own corporation and you prefer to continue using it, then that is not a problem for us.

Who is my employer?

• The most common setup with us is for consultants to be freelance, i.e. they are self-employed. Where a consultant has their own corporation, then they are typically an employee of that company. [Such a corporation would be a Personal Services Company in UK with reference to IR35.]

Will I get holiday, retirement, redundancy or sick pay?

• The usual situation is for freelancers to setup their own retirement fund / pension scheme and to make contributions. Self-employed workers are not eligible for holiday, sick or maternity pay, nor redundancy and retirement payments.

When do I get paid?

• We setup new clients same day which includes a bank payment template for our use. Once payment is received from the client, a bank transfer is done within one business day. Allow 2 to 3 business days for the funds to clear on your account. The cost of bank charges are deducted from your invoice value.

Is there a subscription or membership fee?

• No, there is no subscription fee, no setup fee and no termination fee. This is a pay on demand service, if you don't work then we don't charge.

How often do I get paid?

• Usually monthly subject to contract terms and conditions, options;

  - Monthly billing event

  - Weekly billing event

  We can also do 4-weekly and 2-weekly billing cycles. Fees increase for the increased work activity. Umbrella service fees are based on a single billing event however doubling the billing frequency does not double the fees!