I've just set myself up as a self employed consultant... do i need any kind of insurance?

Question

I've changed my role to consultant for the company i used to work for and become self employed. I'm also looking for new clients aswell... is there any type of insurance i may need / be required to take out for public liabilty, personal injury, sickness etc?

I'm based in the UK

Answer 1

try:
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or:

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Answer 2

28% Fed is a secure extensive type. undergo in recommendations that the 28% fee merely kicks in above a undeniable earnings point - seem at a 2006 tax table and spot for your self, and which you're taxed at 0% and 15% brackets alongside the way. So in the experience that your earnings ought to upward thrust to the place you pay greater suitable than 28% on your very final funds earned for the 300 and sixty 5 days, the decrease brackets ought to conceal you. in the experience that your earnings is that top, nevertheless, you will ought to record quarterly returns and pay taxes quarterly. I forgot to point the self employment tax, it somewhat is around 12.5%. good success with the consulting.