What is the difference between a limited company and a self-employed person?
It's natural to have a lot of questions when you decide to go on your independent career. So, here's a quick rundown of the questions I'm frequently asked, which I hope will be of assistance to you. When will it be necessary for me to register? If you choose to trade through a Limited Company, you must first establish the Limited Company before proceeding. This is due to the fact that a Limited Company is a different legal entity from you (which is why your house will be protected if things go wrong), and you can't trade via something that doesn't exist. If you're self-employed, you have until October 5th of the next tax year to notify HMRC that you're in business. This implies that if you started trading in June 2018, you have until the 5th of October 2019 to notify HMRC . It's worth remembering that if your total sales for the tax year are less than £1,000, you don't need to register with HMRC. There's a hint there. What costs am I allowed to d...