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Advice needed on becoming a Freelancer.... please :o)
As the title says I need some advice needed on becoming a Freelancer.
Can you apply for freelance jobs even though you aren't registered? so there is nothing in writing actually saying you are a 'freelancer'?
Can you be a permanent freelancer for a company? Ie: so you only have one client? or do you need a minimum number of clients?
As a freelancer, do you pay more tax/NI over being on the same wage in a company that employs you?
As you can see I have no idea but am thinking of eventually becoming freelance so some advice will be great!!!!
Cheers
Ellamay
Can you apply for freelance jobs even though you aren't registered? so there is nothing in writing actually saying you are a 'freelancer'?
Can you be a permanent freelancer for a company? Ie: so you only have one client? or do you need a minimum number of clients?
As a freelancer, do you pay more tax/NI over being on the same wage in a company that employs you?
As you can see I have no idea but am thinking of eventually becoming freelance so some advice will be great!!!!
Cheers
Ellamay
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- Have a read through the main site on Starting Up section and also have a look on this forum.
Basically the only people you need to register with once you start trading as a freelancer, even if on the side while doing a full time employee role, is HMRC. There's a thread on here somewhere, have a good search around.
Freelancers either do projects for lots of different clients, juggling deadlines, or sometimes they contract their time out to one client (lucky them) if they land a big project or if an agency wants them on site to help out for a period of time. Great for cashflow if you can get this sort of thing. -
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Hi Ellamay,
You will need to pay NI and Tax even as a Freelancer, might be worth giving HMRC a ring to see how much tax and NI you should be paying. You can find more information with these links below : HM Revenue & Customs: Self Employed
Registering as self-employed: the basics :: Freelance UK
Hope this helps. If you have anymore queries feel free to drop me a line.
Kind regards
KatieKatie Li Freelance graphic designer
