
Light entrepreneurship is an excellent way to test your business or invoice for side work. It is also profitable from several different perspectives. There are no start-up costs at all and the fixed costs are low. You can spend your time on the essentials because you don't have to worry about paperwork, taxes and other red tape.
As a light entrepreneur, you can safely test whether entrepreneurship would be for you. In the best-case scenario, you already accumulate a customer base as a light entrepreneur, which will bring you financial security and permanence later as an entrepreneur. You can change your mind at any time and pack it all in – or start a full-fledged business.
How does the invoicing service's service fee work?
A service charge refers to the percentage that the invoicing service accepts from your salary as a reward. There are some differences in the service charges of different invoicing services and their content. It is definitely worth comparing service providers.
Test Truster light entrepreneur invoicing service at a fee of 3.99% alone. You only pay the service fee when you have worked and send an invoice for it. If you find that light entrepreneurship suits you brilliantly, we recommend Truster's nifty monthly plan, where the service charge is completely omitted. Our Pro package has all the delicacies a light entrepreneur can hope for. Ask us for advice!
How much does a light entrepreneur pay taxes?
As a light entrepreneur, you are officially an employee, so you also pay personal income tax on the same principle. All it takes from you is to deliver your tax card to Truster. From the tax card, we can see the percentage of tax we wither from your salary. After that, we will pass on your taxes to the tax authorities.
Keep in mind that your tax rate depends on how much you earn during the year from your various jobs. You can't think of a few thousands earned through side work that you don't have to pay much tax. The higher the sum of your income for the year, the higher the tax rate is as well. So pay attention to your tax rate even when you're pricing your work.
Light entrepreneurship pays off – but remember these things
As its name suggests, the working life of a light entrepreneur is light and effortless. However, there are a few things to be aware of. In order to get a job and a salary, you need to get your clients yourself. Do you know how and where you can get them?
It may also take some time for your income to stabilize. So don't put all your bets on your income as a light entrepreneur, at least not right away. If your personal finances are tied up, try to get your finances in order first, and then try light entrepreneurship.
If you already have customers in the queue, and invoicing starts to accumulate more immediately, it makes sense for you to set up a business name or limited liability company. Without a business ID, you won't be able to take advantage of tax breaks in the same way as a full-fledged entrepreneur.
It is easy for a light entrepreneur to sell services, but light entrepreneurship is not very suitable for selling goods. Some livelihoods are also subject to a permit, meaning that you cannot work with them as a light entrepreneur. Ask us more!
Is it worth becoming a light entrepreneur or setting up a business name?
We can't offer you one correct answer, but we can reflect on your situation and your preferences.
Are you sure there are any customers? Are you able to meet the entrepreneur's regular expenses and responsibilities? You can live with a little risk? Then why don't you try your wings as an entrepreneur? You can also try a new lifestyle first as a light entrepreneur and start your own business later.
If you're already a light entrepreneur, more and more work is coming in and invoicing is growing, starting a business can be a good idea. As an entrepreneur, you can make tax deductions, i.e. mark acquisitions as your company's expenses. Then your company's profit will decrease and you will pay less tax.
But if you only do work gigs or side jobs from time to time, and your income is quite small in terms of side work, light entrepreneurship is a smart choice. Also, if you need a summer job, a job to fund student life, or you want to try finding employment in your own field already during your studies, light entrepreneurship works well for that too.
If you have an ingenious business idea and want to see if there's a demand for your services, don't jump out of your day job at that point. You shouldn't even start a business right away. First, test the appeal of the idea as a light entrepreneur. If the idea is successful, it will be easy to start a business later on the fly.