Become Self Employed

A jargon-free guide to self-employed insurance including the different types available, how to choose what cover you need and get quotes

Ready to make things official and register as self-employed? Then this guide is for you! It includes the 5 steps you need to take to apply to HMRC and what happens once your application has been submitted.

Find out how to check if someone is self-employed, whether there is a register of sole traders and how to be certain a person who claims to be a sole trader is legit.

An easy to follow guide to self-employed pensions guide with an uncomplicated explanation about saving for your future life, how much you need to pay in and the easy way to set one up.

Your hourly rate is more than just the amount you think your clients are willing to pay you for your services. It’s about the profitability of your business and how you value yourself. In this guide, I’ll show you how to calculate your self employed hourly rate so you get paid exactly what your worth, cover your costs and avoid some common pricing mistakes.

Accidental business owner? Or hobbyist? Read about the Hobby Business Tax Rules to check whether you on the right side of HMRC.

Find out how the HMRC £1,000 trading income allowance works, how to claim it and work out whether it’s right for you.