heather_ Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Hi all My boyfriend and I are currently researching WHVs for ourselves. We both currently work in marketing with myself being a part time marketing assistant and part time beautician. Realistically we’re not super fussed about what work we do in Australia given that it will be for less then 6 months at any given company, we have a decent amount of savings, and the main goal is to travel but, hypothetically, would I be able to work for myself as a mobile beautician on a WHV should I struggle to find suitable work? I have read that companies need to be working holiday registered so not sure how this would apply to self employment! I’ve searched the internet with no luck yet but if someone could recommend a useful site or place to start that would be so appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Not heard about companies needing to be working holiday registered before. What I would suggest is that you explore first if your qualifications are the equivalent to Aus ones, so that if you did set up on your own you would be recognised as qualified to do so. Additionally, you will need an ABN to be self employed, don't know how that will go for you being a visitor and with tax (someone better qualified might be able to help there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather_ Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Sorry I thought I’d read it somewhere but I could be mistaken! Thank you for your advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 No need for any kind of special registration. Just get yourself a ABN and you can then work as a “sole trader”. I know lots of women on WHV who have worked as a dance teacher that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I don't know a lot about WHVs, but I think the registered employers is a requirement if you want them to sign off on regional work for a second WHV. Otherwise I don't think it's necessary that they're registered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tootsie Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 On 27/05/2019 at 23:41, heather_ said: I be able to work for myself as a mobile beautician on a WHV should I struggle to find suitable work Hello You could offer cheaper appointments to backpackers We had a couple of masseurs, beauticians and hairdressers in the hostel I was in. They advertised their services in all the local hostels, and made cash in hand from those jobs. They were usually quite busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 On 29/05/2019 at 08:34, MaggieMay24 said: I don't know a lot about WHVs, but I think the registered employers is a requirement if you want them to sign off on regional work for a second WHV. Otherwise I don't think it's necessary that they're registered. Companies (and other employers) do have to register whether or not they employ WHV holders as part of their PAYG withholding registration. It's not an onerous requirement. Whether or not self-employed people need to register will depend upon whether or not they are operating a payroll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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