Questions tagged [uk]

Location-specific questions about freelance business in United Kingdom

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UK (HMRC) Do I need to register as "self employed" if already under Self Assessment

If I'm already in Self Assessment, and become "self employed" (alongside a job - e.g. selling things on eBay) do I need to specifically register as self employed? Edited to add: the reason I'm in SA already is due to "complicated" tax affairs, not…
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Can I keep my personal address private when setting up a UK Ltd company?

I'm looking to set up a Ltd company within the UK, but I'm concerned about my personal privacy in specific circumstances. It's not for dodgy reasons, I'd just rather not be "searchable" by specific people. Is there a way when setting up a Ltd…
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Working as a freelancer at an office in the UK

I'd like to start working at an office to limit procrastination and give fresh air to my wife who's a housewife. Among you guys are there some who work in an office outside? How much do you pay?
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How to prepare for death or incapacitation (for business)

In the event of my untimely death -- before getting the chance to retire and wind-up the Company myself -- what should I have in place to ease someone else having to do this? I'm self-employed in the UK, through a Limited Company, currently with no…
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Finalising the estimate when work is nearly complete

A client approached us with a project, we gave an estimate based on the fairly loose spec with the expectation that before work began we'd have the chance to discuss a full spec and sign off on the total budget. However time went on and due to their…
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Can I work for a UK based client without a visa

I am currently working in UK but will go back to Hong Kong soon, one of my clients are happy with my work and would like to keep me working abroad after I go back to Hong Kong. My questions are, can I work for a UK based client abroad, without a UK…
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