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I need to be legal (vat registered) to send an invoice (freelance work)?
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Hi, im really happy as today i did my first bit of freelance work working on a website, i see this job advertised online, it was only a small job with a small fee however they want me to send them an invoice.
Currently im employed full-time, this job was an out the blue oppurtunity, im not self employed or have a limited company (yet)
Whats the best road for me to go down?
I do eventually want a ltd company but what is easiest for me to do now just to do some freelance work here and there?
Thanks :thumb: :flirt:
Currently im employed full-time, this job was an out the blue oppurtunity, im not self employed or have a limited company (yet)
Whats the best road for me to go down?
I do eventually want a ltd company but what is easiest for me to do now just to do some freelance work here and there?
Thanks :thumb: :flirt:
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You are acting as a sole trader, and don't need to be VAT registered unless you're charging a heck of a lot for the web site.
you will need to fill out a self assesment tax return for the next 3 years though.
So when he asks for an invoice i can just send him my details, a description of the work and how to pay me?
No it was only a small job on his exsiting website (£40)
It's a good idea to phone the tax office now, but it shouldn't have any impact on your current employer, as they'll just carry on using PAYE.
If you're thinking of becoming a company later, you can even start using the name you want (but not using any "magic" terms like limited, company, partners etc.) by putting a footer like "Betty Boo trading as Hot Web Mistress" - but make sure no one else is using it, because tht just causes confusion (and may lead to accusations of passing-off)