Can Nannies be Self-Employed?
We are often asked if nannies can be self-employed and therefore sort out their own Tax and National Insurance. Under HMRC rule nannies cannot generally be classed as self-employed for the reasons set out below.
We are often asked if nannies can be self-employed and therefore sort out their own Tax and National Insurance. Under HMRC rule nannies cannot generally be classed as self-employed for the reasons set out below.
A worker is considered 'employed' if they:
A worker is considered 'self-employed' if they:
Please note that these lists are not exhaustive. Click here to read what the government says about self-employment.
In some cases, HMRC do grant nannies self-employed status, for example, if the nanny works in a series of temporary positions, or works for three or more families at the same time (in which case they would have to register with Ofsted as a childminder).
The nanny should contact HMRC directly for approval if they requires this. HRMC will assess each situation individually.
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