Running a cleaning business

The rules that come with a small cleaning business, whether it is a franchise or your own.

Rules for your business

Find the rule that applies to you

Each topic sets out the rule from its official source, so you can see what applies to your cleaning business.

Employed or self-employed

Whether someone who cleans for you is employed or self-employed depends on how the work is set up, not what you call it.

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Client keys and data

Once you hold a client's keys, address or other details, data protection rules apply to how you handle them.

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Running your own business

The rules on pay, tax, insurance and client rights apply whether you run a franchise or your own cleaning business.

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