Irish Contracting,
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Same-day pay, unlimited expenses and free tax return filing - Ireland's leading payroll for umbrella contractors, freelancers and limited companies.

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Aoife Byrne
IT Contractor · PAYE Umbrella
Invoice received €4,500.00
Paytube umbrella fee Free
Employer PRSI − €371.56
Income Tax & USC − €669.63
Employee PRSI − €173.39
Net pay €3,285.41
Payment received now
€3,285.41 · AIB ••3456
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Onboarding · payslips & unlimited expenses
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With 24/7 platform access, your payslips, expenses and payroll stay secured

Revenue compliant · every payslip
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See exactly what you'll keep

No jargon, no surprises. Enter your day rate and see your estimated take-home in seconds - then keep even more with allowable expenses through our umbrella payroll.

  • Same-day pay once your client funds clear
  • Unlimited expenses to maximise take-home
  • Fully Revenue compliant, every payslip
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Take-home pay

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Estimated monthly take-home
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€0 per year · 0% retention

Estimate only, based on 2026 single-person Irish tax rates (PAYE, USC & PRSI). Year-1 umbrella estimates include first month free. Your actual pay depends on credits, pension & expenses.

Why Paytube

Hassle-free payroll processing

Same-day payments, no hidden fees, and no long-term contracts. Everything a contractor needs - from umbrella payroll to expense processing and free income tax return filing.

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Payslip ready Net pay €2,847.00 · Just now
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Contractor guides

Practical payroll and tax advice

Free guides written for Irish umbrella contractors - expenses, payslips, tax returns, and day rates.

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Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Plans start from €75 per month, with no hidden fees or long-term contracts. Every plan includes free income tax return filing. Cancel any time, no penalties. Learn how umbrella contracting works.

1 month free
PAYE Umbrella Employee
€75/mo
Perfect for first-time contractors earning more than €100/day, or anyone who prefers a straightforward approach.
  • All payroll processing & tax compliance
  • Free income tax return filing
  • Unlimited expense submissions
  • Same-day payments & 24/7 access
  • Stamp 1G, Stamp 1, Stamp 4/EU & Irish citizens
Start 1 month free
1 month free
PAYE Umbrella Director
€120/mo
For long-term contractors earning more than €200/day who still want the benefits of an umbrella company. Director expense guide.
  • Everything in PAYE Umbrella Employee
  • Director-level payroll processing
  • Full tax compliance & admin handled
  • Stamp 4/EU or Irish citizens only
Start 1 month free
Limited Company
€150/mo
Our limited company solution gives you the flexibility to manage your own business. Limited company expenses · FIRE case study.
  • Company formation & setup
  • Annual returns & compliance
  • VAT & payroll management
  • Free income tax return filing
  • Dedicated qualified accountant
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Fixed fee · No hidden charges · Free income tax return filing · No long-term contracts · Typical take-home 60–80% of gross

Ready to make contracting effortless?

Join Paytube today and get your first month free. Same-day pay, unlimited expenses, and a team that actually picks up the phone.