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Employment Status Checker

Check whether your working arrangement looks more like employment or self-employment under HMRC guidelines.

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Question 1 of 138%

Do you rent a chair, booth, or room from a salon?

Yes — I pay rent for my space

No — I work in someone else's salon as part of their team

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