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pk500

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1,973 posts

218 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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finnaly had enough of my boss so i bit the bullet and gone self employed got a work shop and an mot bay now hope i get enough time or money to get to some shows this year

simon3000

125 posts

203 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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good luck for the future.hope it all goes well for you

extremekiter

701 posts

216 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Nice one!

Best of luck in your new venture! Hope it works out well! So does this mean you specialise or favour TVR'? cough cough!hehe

Justyn

iluvmercs

7,541 posts

233 months

Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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Congratulations on making this momentous step, Paul. Best of luck with, buddy thumbup

Darren

M001

1,439 posts

234 months

Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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Whereabout are you based? Mine's due soon.

herbialfa

1,489 posts

208 months

Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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Well done you!

Huge leap to take, I did it nearly 4 years ago and its the best thing I've ever done.

If you are looking for a great mechanic based near Norwich I know a great guy who's looking for work.

I know what you are thinking great mechanic - out of work????

He worked for City Care who sold out to Connaught and then got a job back as a trainee plumber. He picks things up so quickly he is installing some radiators at mine this weekend.

He worked on all my cars and was as good as gold!

sinizter

3,348 posts

192 months

Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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Where are you based ?

PM me the details if you prefer.


Wicker Man

818 posts

249 months

Thursday 3rd February 2011
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Best of luck Paul.

Will you actually be performing MoT inspections or 'just' doing the preparation?

S6 ROR

1,585 posts

271 months

Thursday 3rd February 2011
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Goog luck Paul, i`m sure you will make a success of itthumbup


Wing Commander

2,199 posts

238 months

Thursday 3rd February 2011
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Got two cars coming up for MOT soon. If you are up and running doing MOTs now, let me know (either here or PM).

Always like keeping business within the PH community! biggrin

pk500

Original Poster:

1,973 posts

218 months

Thursday 3rd February 2011
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i`ll be testing in sudbury , my workshop is in brent eleigh about 5 mins from lavenham , got no internet at the mo having trouble with it, should be back on by the week end,

dirty boy

14,738 posts

215 months

Friday 4th February 2011
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Good luck.


Now my boring bit.

If you haven't already, see an accountant. You need to register with HMRC as self-employed within three months of commencement to avoid a fine (although i've never actually seen one levied) and start paying class 2 NIC.

It's also best you prepare a period of short accounts from the period of commencement through to 5th April, and prepare your tax return on that. If you were to do a full year, you could create overlap profits that may be in excess of the relief available when you want to cease, it's all only possibilities, but a little bit of forward thinking doesn't go amiss. It's possible, given the capital expenditure you've incurred and the AIA available in the first year that you can create losses that can be offset against your income from employment, and get you a tax rebate.

It may be prudent for you to incorporate dependent on your exact financial position, so best to get these things done at the beginning.

Go on recommendation.

Sorry to bore, sorry if you've already sorted too!

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Any questions, feel free to ask.

MADMAX-UK

1,258 posts

205 months

Friday 4th February 2011
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pk500 said:
i`ll be testing in sudbury , my workshop is in brent eleigh about 5 mins from lavenham , got no internet at the mo having trouble with it, should be back on by the week end,
Good luck Paul.
Hope the business takes off quickly. thumbup

herbialfa

1,489 posts

208 months

Friday 4th February 2011
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Correct me if I'm wrong...........

In your type of work it maybe more prudent to go as a LTD. company.

Bottom line on a LTD. company is clients can only sue the business etc and not your own personal assets such as your house.

If you need a great accountant then let me know.

Baked_bean

1,926 posts

198 months

Sunday 6th February 2011
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Good luck, my car just got 12 months ticket. But next time ones due ill think about bringing it to you.

prmoldoaks

432 posts

219 months

Tuesday 8th February 2011
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Good luck paul catch up soon.

Patrick

PS Ltd companies offer little protection these and add more costs.

dirty boy

14,738 posts

215 months

Wednesday 9th February 2011
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prmoldoaks said:
Good luck paul catch up soon.

Patrick

PS Ltd companies offer little protection these and add more costs.
They offer plenty of protection, but yes, do add some costs. Trouble is, badly advised people still end up securing loans etc against themselves personally.

It's also the potential savings that can be made, but as with anything, it's dependent on personal circumstances.