Self-employed means you work for yourself rather than being employed by someone else. You’re responsible for finding work, invoicing clients, setting aside tax, and reporting income to HMRC via Self Assessment. Self-employment can include freelancers, sole traders, and small business owners, giving you flexibility but also more admin to manage.
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