Further Support:
Self-Employment

Inclusive creative careers resource with guides; interviews and practical advice for emerging and freelance creative professionals.

Impartial daily resources; guides and signposting for UK freelancers. Covers tax; contracts; wellbeing; insurance and more — with a focus on practical independent advice.

Official government guidance on registering as self-employed; tax; National Insurance; VAT and Making Tax Digital.

The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed. The UK's main membership body for freelancers; with resources; guides; legal and tax helplines and advocacy.

The National Union of Journalists' freelance section. Rates guidance; contract advice; legal support and community for journalists; writers and photographers.

Comprehensive guide to freelancing in the UK screen industries — covering tax; contracts; rates; career development and where to find support.

Insurance for freelancers and self-employed people.