-- Posted by Keego05 at 4:23 am on Aug. 20, 2008 I've been fixing computers for friends and family for a couple of years now, but if I where to set up an Ad in my local paper advertising this would I have to get any sort of permission? I'm in College (sort of) atm, so I don't know if this would be classed as self employed or what. Basically, am I allowed just allowed to run a small business out of my home or do I need permission? Thanks. D: -- Posted by my name sucks at 4:28 am on Aug. 20, 2008 not that i know of, i have my own website selling clothes and i never got permission.... so hopefully not:P -- Posted by R h i at 4:38 am on Aug. 20, 2008 ud be classed as a student really.. cuz ur in college so.. and i dont think u need permission -- Posted by VirtusInternus at 4:52 am on Aug. 20, 2008 you would be obligated to pay taxes and setup a company best now as a sole trader-you will probably have to advertise to form a company as well.