by ClearwaysAccountants | Nov 2, 2016 | Freelancer, Self Employment, Setting up a Business, Small business advice
We regularly get asked what you need to consider when thinking about setting up in business on your own. If you decide to set up in business on your own the simplest way to start is to be self-employed. This means you are in business as yourself. All you have to do is...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Apr 13, 2016 | Business tax, Contractor, Freelancer, Self Employment, Small business advice, Tax Tips
Should you take the plunge and become a Limited company, or just stick with self-employment? If you are freelancing and you are going to work for a number of clients, like the business that helps me with my marketing (see the link to a recent guest blog by Orchard...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Nov 9, 2012 | Freelancer, Personal tax, Self Employment, Setting up a Business, Small business advice, Tax planning, Tax Tips
It can seem daunting when you decide to set-up business on your own and you change from being a permanent employee to a freelancer… All the tasks that were completed by the HR department are now left to you, so here are some simple ideas to get you started....
by ClearwaysAccountants | Sep 24, 2012 | Business tax, Self Employment, Small business advice
Sometimes it can seem confusing, should you trade in your own name as self-employed or should you incorporate a company. Here is a simple table to show you the differences: Limited company Self-employed Director’s salaries are paid under PAYE and depending on...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Sep 10, 2012 | Business tax, Contractor, Self Employment, Setting up a Business, Small business advice, Tax Tips
If you decide to set up in business on your own as a contractor or freelancer you have to choose between trading as a limited company (being incorporated) or being self-employed (a sole trader). If you started your business as self-employed and your business has grown...