advice on becoming self employed needed / working abroad

[Dilz]

Hi, i've been offerd a chance to go work in europe, but i have to go self employed and fill out an E101. At the momment it will only be for 2 weeks but could lead on to a much longer contract. Any advice on how to go about this and what the pitfalls are, such as how does the tax situation work out when working abroad?

And also has anyone worked in sweden? what is it like?

Any help much appreciated, cheers.

[Treewarrior]

Think a call to your local Business Link might be a start, Oh, and speak to your insurance company, as you will not be covered for working abroad on your present policy.

[Dilz]

insurance policy!!! i dont have one! ha! not because i'm a cowboy - i've only ever been full time employed through other companies so never had to worry about it, mind you there have been a couple that probably didnt now i look back on it! i guess ineed to check with the guys in sweden if i'll be covered by their insurance.

[Marc]

Think a call to your local Business Link might be a start, Oh, and speak to your insurance company, as you will not be covered for working abroad on your present policy.

 

Depends some will cover you abroad but you have to notify them first.

[gibbon]

We've added overseas work to a Lycetts policy before for short contracts in Romania and Argentina. No real hassel

[Dilz]

short contracts in Romania and Argentina.

 

Awesome - any jobs going in argentina!!! I checked with the guy out there and i'm covered by their insurance, just need to sort my E101 form.

[gibbon]

Only if you can spike up spiny poles like this. It was a Poro tree, we called it cucomber tree though as it felt just like one. Very scary to rigg off cos they bend like fishing rods

[Dilz]

Never know till i give it go! when can i start?!!

[ddai7s]

I've just set up on my own . Business Link is a good place to start. Then talk to an accountant, tax can be iffy when working abroad. If you don't get the business right .it doesn`t matter how good at your craft you are, you'll be lucky to make a living. Get it right your half way there.

Good Luck