Can I start a full-time job while self-employed? (COVID-19)

joeanthonyluk · ‎May 22, 2020

Hi all,

Quick question: I've started a full-time job for another company as my self-employed (sole trader) work has dried up due to COVID-19. I've now had to do an employee deceleration for this new job as to whether or not I have another job (for accounting purposes). Contract did not mention having other jobs (apart from non-competition).

Legally speaking, can I be full-time and also be classified as self-employed?
Does this mean that my self-employed work is still classified as a 'job' on the employee deceleration?

Cheers,

EmmaM · ‎May 22, 2020

Hi Joeanthonyluk

Thanks for contacting the Community.

1. Yes you can be working full time employed and also be Self Employed and filling in a self-assessment with HMRC.

2. Do you mean for this is my only job declaration? If so as you pay tax and National Insurance contributions on your employment and self-employment income in different ways. So the Self Employed work would not class as another job.

We have some helpful articles and guides on QuickBooks available here that may come in handy for any future queries and you can always ask here, we're happy to help!

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