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Setting up as an independent contractor
There are lots of independent contractors in the creative industries. When you work as an independent contractor, you have your own business. This page has information to help you work out if it’s the right business structure for you and some basics on setting up.
Setting up as a company
There are lots of things to consider when deciding whether a company is the right structure for your creative business. Setting up as a company can offer benefits, but it is not straightforward and can be costly.
Setting up or joining a co-operative
A co-operative is a business structure that exists to benefit its members. It can be a useful business structure to support creative professionals working in creative industries.
Registering your business
Most creative businesses need to be registered for different things so they can operate.
Business tax
Having some knowledge of how a business works with the tax system is important for any creative business – even if tax is usually something you’re not very interested in.
Business insurance
Business insurance can protect the business and the owner if things go wrong. Some insurances are required by law. Others can be a good idea.
Record keeping for businesses and organisations
Keeping the right business records will help you keep things on track and meet your business obligations.
Employee records
Businesses and organisations must keep employee records, including about working hours, pay, leave and super.
