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Originally Posted by Witch
I started working for a Defence Journal a couple of months ago but have yet to sign a contract or get paid. The boss was urging me to go freelance and this is actually something I would prefer because I have other ideas on how to expand into my own business.
The trouble is... I have absolutely no idea how or where to start
What are the legal positions?
How do you make NI/Tax contributions?
Do I need to register my own business?
or can I work as a freelance self employed until I get enough contracts to expand into my own business?
etc.
The trouble is that I know that my current work would be one of my clients but at the same time the pay is not going to be fantastic. I see my current situation as a stepping stone for other ideas but first need to get onto the first rung of the ladder.
Any advice and help would be most appreciative in getting started as a freelance writer.
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I can't help with the writing side, but on the business side I think that if you are freelance you will need the help of a good accountant. On the one hand they will make sure that you do everything properly on the taxation side, on the other hand they will be able to advise you to make sure that you do not pay more tax than you have to.
As a freelancer you wont be so much "getting paid" as invoicing for work done so you will need to start thinking like a business. It is a big transition to make but vey few regret it in my experience.