Being self-employed can bring a sense of freedom and most people say its a positive life change. There are plenty of benefits to being self-employed. Choose when to work. From working from home to choosing how long your days are, being self-employed means you can arrange a work-life around other commitments, such as childcare. No more commute. In some cases, you may never have to commute. This means you have more time in your day to do other things. Turn work down. You're not obliged to work with that annoying client. You're the boss. This means you choose how to work and when to work, and how much you're paid. Pay less tax. You can offset work expenses against tax, so you can keep more of what you earn.