Having read many of the posts here, it appears that (a) tier-2 holder cannot: do consultancy, freelance, do contract jobs, work for the ltd company set-up by himself (or some people think this is a self-employed/sole trader).
Considering the T2 holder is still working for the sponsor, the extra work is under 20 hours, outside normal working hours, at the same pay-rate, same profession levels.
Some say (b) T2 holder cannot start a company, be a director of a company, nor owning shares.
Having read the Tier-2 guideline, unlike the Tier-4 guideline which clearly prohibits any business activities, no mention of any above is clearly listed. Can anyone provide some legit guidance on the above matter regarding what T2 holder can or cannot do in (a) and (b)?
On the same note, it seems that the final dividing line is how people get paid. for the works listed above, the pay might be cash? then tax is through a self-assessment form which indicates self-employment. However, if the job is paid through PAYE, it is legit. Is this understanding correct? again much appreciate if there is supporting guidelines.
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