being mobile

[babydee]

hi everybody! im new here and this is my first post on this site! ive just got a quick question about being a mobile technician.....
do u have 2 pay taxes and insurance and stuff like that? because i heard that you can just declare it as a "hobby" if you are doing mobile and so you dont have to pay any taxes....

is that true? im doing a course at the moment and thats what i want 2 do (be a mobile technician i mean)

 

[Bud]

i don't know for def if you;d actually get away with not declaring it - but i know you're supposed to!

If you're doing it in the evenings extra to your f-time job, you may well get away with it, but full-time, i'd def reg as self-empl'd. Then again I'm a bit of a wuss with stuff like that - scared of getting found out!
Also, the way i see it, if you reg now, you'll barely notice the tax, NI etc - but if you get found out after 5yrs and have to make bck payments... you'll know about it.

I'd ring the local Inland Revenue office - don't give them your name or anything - just say it's a general enquiry and find out the legal requirements (you may not have to reg is you work under a certain amount of hours, or earn less than a certain amount of money?)

good luck with the biz anyway xx

 

[linzi]

I'm mobile and Ive registered. I would definitely do it.

 

[Billie]

I work full time and i have just registered as I am mobile and I have to pay an additional £2.05 a week . I pay more for a sandwich and its peace of mind.

 

[cuticles]

Yes, of course you have to register for tax and ni..... and the good thing is, you can deduct loads of expenses before you pay tax. Register with IR within 3 months or you have an automatic fine of £100 - it's not worth it.

PM me if you need a bit more info.

Cathy

 

[babydee]

thanx 4 all the advice!!

im due to finish my course in june and am hoping to start doing clients as soon as i have my certificate. do you think its a good idea to start up on my own straight away or work in a salon first?

(i will b in my final yr of a degree, which is why i am considering being mobile - that way i can do hours that r suited 2 me, but some friedns have suggested getting used 2 a salon environment first)



please help!

 

[desirenails]

Also.. don't forget to get insurance.. I once accidentally knocked over nail liquid onto a 2000 table even with towels and wrap it still soaked thorugh and made a right mess.. Thank god I was insured for this... It's worth thinking about!!! good luck.. Mobile is fun!!!

 

[MadAboutNails]

Hi.... i'm going mobile like yourself. If you contact your local business enterprise company and ask about new business start up info they'll point you in the right direction. I went on a 3 day business start up course for free and was pretty good. They'll keep you right.... no matter how small or big your business is.

I hope this helps!

 

[babydee]

thanx 4 all the advice everyone!

i wont b qualified until june but i think its wise 2 plan ahead so that i no what im doing when i set up on my own!!!!