business/networking
Tax issues for live/work
One query that arises regularly from visitors to liveworkhomes is 'what are the taxes?'. And as anyone who has ever filled in a tax return knows, finding out what you're expected to pay, what relief you're entitled to and what you're exempt from paying is far from straightforward. But we've given it out best stab.
Live/work's healthy glowMore leisure time, better for the planet, two buildings for (roughly)
the price of one and here’s the crux, there’s a strong argument
live/working is also better for your health
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Growing your business in cyberspace
There is now an established sector fully geared up to supporting the needs of live/work businesses. A growing range of organisations offer virtual office services to businesses that don't want traditional offices and admin/reception staff. Some also offer hubs - places that micro business people can meet, network, share skills and collaborate. |
Health and safetyNot having an employer can be liberating, but it does mean the health and safety duty falls to you. We asked the Health and Safety Executive what you'll need to do to meet statutory legal requirements if you work in a live/work property or your own home |
