The Employment Status Guide contains approximately 200 pages of information and cases on how to establish whether you are employed or self-employed. There is no 'right' to be self-employed in the UK, you can decide you are until a Court decides otherwise.

The consequences of an Inland Revenue investigation, for example, finding that you or your workers are actually employees can be financially devastating. It is, therefore, crucial to understand how the system works so you don't suddenly find yourself with a huge tax bill or claim for employment rights.