04/04/2024
Are you self-employed or hiring freelancers? Avoid the risk of "false self-employed" misclassification and hefty fines! Here's a quick checklist to prove legitimacy:
1️⃣ Correspondence and Communication: Keep emails, messages, and agreements reflecting your independent work relationship. Tip: Use a dedicated business email or social media account.
2️⃣ Business Marketing: Maintain a professional website, and social media profiles showcasing your services as a freelancer or contractor. Tip: Get a free professional website with hosting from £8.95/month with Free Websites Pro
3️⃣ Client Testimonials: Gather testimonials proving your expertise and independence. Use free platforms like Google Business or Trustpilot.
4️⃣ Invoices and Payments: Document invoices and payments to show a business-to-business relationship. Tip: Have multiple clients or show B2C transactions to demonstrate your business activity, this can be small amounts from family and friends.
If you work with numerous freelancers, THS Solutions Ltd can help create a professional and legitimate online presence for them. We offer to build free professional websites for your contractors, along with minimal monthly hosting fees, and also assist in setting up social media pages
Stay compliant, avoid investigations, and keep your business legit!
