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I am in almost exactly the same boat as you, although I am already eligible for ILR now from a time perspective. I plan to apply as soon as I land a job or assignment and can show a couple of months of payslips, billing etc.(iv) is lawfully economically active in the United Kingdom in employment, self-employment or a combination of both.
Joseph, surely if one wants to be self-employed on HSMP, then that person can register Ltd and (say like I plan myself) start developing software - revenues may not and should not be expected to come on Day 1, because it takes time to actually develop product, I think this is as lawful economical activity as it gets.Joseph wrote:Chess is right, you have to be economically active at the time you apply for ILR. See 135G(iv) below:
The standard for getting ILR is certainly higher than renewing HSMP. Also as User can attest, they pay particular attention to the payment of tax and NI for self employed persons, either for renewal of HSMP or ILR. The word "lawfully" is the operative word, meaning that they want to see payment or deposit of NI and Income Tax. Collecting revenues or billings without promptly making these deposits will not be looked upon favorably. Regular employment is not a problem because PAYE is supposed to take care of that, which is why they still like to see payslips.(iv) is lawfully economically active in the United Kingdom in employment, self-employment or a combination of both.