Going self-employed
Going self-employed in the UK? Here’s what to sort first.
The trade is one thing — the pricing, paperwork and admin behind it is another. Pick your line of work for a practical starting point and the UK-focused tools that help you get organised.
Practical templates and guides. Not a substitute for professional advice.
ElectricianGoing self-employed as an electrician?Read the guide PlumberGoing self-employed as a plumber?Read the guide Cleaning CompanyGoing self-employed with your own cleaning business?Read the guide Nail TechGoing self-employed as a nail tech?Read the guide Dog WalkersGoing self-employed as a dog walker?Read the guide Beauty SalonGoing self-employed in the beauty industry?Read the guide Hair SalonGoing self-employed as a hairdresser?Read the guide PhotographerGoing self-employed as a photographer?Read the guide Gardener LandscaperGoing self-employed as a gardener or landscaper?Read the guide Mobile MechanicGoing self-employed as a mobile mechanic?Read the guide HandymanGoing self-employed as a handyman?Read the guide Painter DecoratorGoing self-employed as a painter and decorator?Read the guide RooferGoing self-employed as a roofer?Read the guide PlastererGoing self-employed as a plasterer?Read the guide TilerGoing self-employed as a tiler?Read the guide BricklayerGoing self-employed as a bricklayer?Read the guide Carpet FitterGoing self-employed as a carpet fitter?Read the guide Fencing ContractorGoing self-employed as a fencing contractor?Read the guide Window CleanerGoing self-employed as a window cleaner?Read the guide Gutter CleanerGoing self-employed as a gutter cleaner?Read the guide Car DetailerGoing self-employed as a car detailer?Read the guide Carpet CleanerGoing self-employed as a carpet cleaner?Read the guide Pest ControlGoing self-employed in pest control?Read the guide Tree SurgeonGoing self-employed as a tree surgeon?Read the guide ScaffolderGoing self-employed as a scaffolder?Read the guide LocksmithGoing self-employed as a locksmith?Read the guide Courier DeliveryGoing self-employed as a courier driver?Read the guide Removal CompanyStarting your own removal company?Read the guide Solar Panel InstallerGoing self-employed as a solar panel installer?Read the guide Barber ShopGoing self-employed with your own barber shop?Read the guide Makeup ArtistsGoing self-employed as a makeup artist?Read the guide Lash TechGoing self-employed as a lash tech?Read the guide AestheticiansGoing self-employed as an aesthetician?Read the guide Mobile BeauticianGoing self-employed as a mobile beautician?Read the guide Massage TherapistsGoing self-employed as a massage therapist?Read the guide AcupuncturistGoing self-employed as an acupuncturist?Read the guide AromatherapistGoing self-employed as an aromatherapist?Read the guide Personal TrainersGoing self-employed as a personal trainer?Read the guide CatteryGoing self-employed with your own cattery?Read the guide ChildminderGoing self-employed as a childminder?Read the guide Dog GroomingGoing self-employed as a dog groomer?Read the guide Private TutorsGoing self-employed as a private tutor?Read the guide Driving InstructorGoing self-employed as a driving instructor?Read the guide BakeryGoing self-employed with your own bakery?Read the guide Cafe Coffee ShopStarting your own café or coffee shop?Read the guide Cake DecoratorGoing self-employed as a cake decorator?Read the guide Event PlannerGoing self-employed as an event planner?Read the guide Mobile CateringGoing self-employed with your own mobile catering business?Read the guide RestaurantStarting your own restaurant?Read the guide Takeaway OwnerStarting your own takeaway?Read the guide Wedding PlannerGoing self-employed as a wedding planner?Read the guide
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