how to go self employed?

suffolkspark · Mar 28, 2013

hi all, I'm new to the forum and looking to go self employed as an electrician. I have been employed in the trade for almost 10 years and hold city & guilds 2330 technical certificates levels 1 to 3. and a level 3 nvq in electro technical technology, and the 17th edition update course. after being employed all this time I am looking for advice on what I need to do to become self employed, ie where do I start, do I need a company name, how do I set up tax etc etc, literally what is the path from start to finish. also how would I then sub of other companies? look forward to your advice, many thanks

MDJ · Mar 28, 2013

Welcome aboard.

amlu · Mar 28, 2013

couple of years ago you had to go to inland revenue office, tell them that you going self employed. maybe you can do it online now, have a look at their website.
you should start getting national insurance bills to pay once you start + tax return to fill every year.
then its about getting enough work for start, first customer, part p registration if needed etc.