Who we are.
We connect owners ready to exit with serious, vetted buyers — giving both sides a straightforward, well-priced route to a deal without the noise of a wider market sale.
A broker that understands what your business is worth.
Recruitment agencies and umbrella companies are not valued like other businesses. The quality of your client base, the loyalty of your contractors, the profit you make per worker, and the strength of your compliance all matter far more than headline turnover.
Umbrella Brokerage was set up by operators who have built, run, bought and sold businesses in this sector. Whether you're a small recruitment desk in Manchester or a large umbrella company paying thousands of contractors weekly — selling, or looking to acquire — we recognise the value others miss.
The result: a fair valuation in writing, the right counterparty introduced quickly, and a sale that completes quietly at the price we agreed.
A simple four-step brokerage process.
Valuation
We review your accounts and put a fair, written valuation in front of you — based on real comparable UK transactions, not generic accountancy multiples.
Buyer Introductions
We discreetly approach vetted, qualified buyers from our network — only those genuinely active and a credible fit for your business.
Heads of Terms & Due Diligence
We negotiate headline terms, then project-manage the financial, legal and compliance checks — efficiently and with minimal disruption.
Completion
Funds transferred. Handover begins on terms that suit you — clean exit, phased handover or earn-out, as you prefer.
Three commitments behind every introduction.
Total Confidentiality
Your staff, contractors and clients only learn of the sale once it suits you. Every conversation is protected from day one.
Compliance Specialists
We understand FCSA, IR35, AWR and HMRC requirements inside out — so nothing slows the deal down or puts the price at risk.
Vetted Buyer Network
An active book of credible, funded acquirers — no time-wasters, no chains, no last-minute surprises before completion.
Ready to buy or sell a business?
Start a conversation with a broker who understands your sector. No pressure, no obligation — just straight answers.