Is Director of One Person Company considered as employee or self-employed for UK Visa purpose? [closed]

I am applying for UK Visitor Visa for 2 years for my business visits. I am registered as a One Person Company and therefore a bit unsure if I should fill the application form as Employed or Self-Employed?

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The important thing for visa applications is to be clear.

They're not going to reject you for ticking the wrong box if it is clear to the ECO what your circumstances are, and that you're not trying to hide anything. No matter which box you tick, you will need to provide additional documentation of your income situation, which will give you ample opportunity to explain exactly what is going on.

On the other hand, they may nick you for deception if you make it look like you're employed by a corporation and it looks like you're hiding the fact that it consists of just yourself.

It does feel reasonable to let your tick depend on whether the company is a separate legal entity or not. But do not let that decision alone lead you to omit relevant information. For example, as the owner of a one-man corporation you'll want to document the company's situation and show its annual report; just documenting that the company (as a black box) pays you a monthly salary is unlikely to fly.

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Am I self-employed if I am a director of a ltd company?

Directors of limited companies are not technically self-employed. If they are paid by their company it is usually in the form of an employee's salary and a share of the profits through a dividend payment.

Is a director of a UK company an employee?

Company directors run limited companies on behalf of shareholders. Directors have different rights and responsibilities from employees, and are classed as office holders for tax and National Insurance contribution purposes.

Is a UK company director self-employed?

Directors are legally responsible for running the company and making sure company accounts and reports are properly prepared. Directors are classed as office holders by HMRC for tax and National Insurance contribution purposes, so they are not self-employed.

Does being a director count as being employed?

A directorship is an office, not necessarily an employment. If, however, the company enters into a service contract with the director, the terms of which make the director an employee under the usual common law test, then the director becomes an employee. Many company directors are in this position.

Are directors employees of a company?

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