mr_simpson, when did your self-employment start? Just how recently? And have you started to actually receive money from customers? I started in May this year, and yes, I have sent out invoices and received some money, albeit irregular and as of now still well under the Personal Allowance of £9,440 ...

It is important to appreciate that the Residence Card does not actually give her new rights, she already has those Rights, it merely confirms that she has those rights. Thanks a lot for this clarification, John! You are enlightening me here on an issue that was indeed quite unclear for me. I was al...

Thanks John, thanks ninkas! I am not aware that my wife has rights to work and live in UK if I'm exercising treaty rights?! Surely we'd still have to apply before her post study visa expires? Thanks ninkas for the tip with advertising and registering a domain, definitely reasonable actions. Thanks J...

Thank you all for you replies and kind suggestions! @askmeplz82: Although I do have some savings, I don't think that I could apply for self-sufficiency. Thanks for the notes on NIC, and this "prove of genuine activities" is exactly what I would try and convey ... @John: I have registered f...

Above missing evidences are very vital ones for demonstrating economic activity as being self employed. Moreover, personal current/savings statements can represent self sufficiency but for self employment usually business/trading accounts need. Following thread can familiarize you regarding the doc...

Dear all, I have a concern regarding the application for EEA1/EEA2 via the self-employment route. I would appreciate if you could evaluate my case and give me your ideas and opinions: I am just starting out as a self-employed video editor and would like to apply for EEA1 alongside an EEA2-applicatio...