Should you go freelance?

In this section of the site, we’ll cover general issues to do with being self-employed – particularly aimed at those who may be thinking about setting themselves up as self-employed and want some help to go about it.

Please let us know if there are any topics you’d like us to cover in this section: seller@people4business.com

Five easy steps

This is our quick guide to setting up as self-employed – find out more

IR35

What is IR35 and what are its implications for freelancers and contractors? – find out more

New to contracting

Advice from Lisa Keeble of Contractor Umbrella, an umbrella company – find out more

Links

The best information we’ve found on setting up as self-employed is available from «Business Link»

Useful information on becoming self-employed is available from «The Citizens Advice Bureau»

Advice on the tax and National Insurance implications from «HM Revenue & Customs»

last updated 17.04.08