2nd July 2008, 12:00 PM
That was also my thought Mr Host and Oxbeast. I know a few people who choose to be self-employed, as it works for them. But I don't think that it's the way forward for most people at all. Especially at those rates and when it's used as a cop-out over insurance, leave, sick pay, employers NI contributions (never underestimate that one!) etc.
Also, the link that hosty put up is very important, because it (if I remember rightly!) explains that just because someone else says your self-employed doesn't mean HMRC will consider you to be so!
Also, the link that hosty put up is very important, because it (if I remember rightly!) explains that just because someone else says your self-employed doesn't mean HMRC will consider you to be so!