Hi Everyone

I've been on the ATO website for WA and how much work i get does not add up to needing to register a business- it's a hobby that i obtain small funds for.

The reason i ask about the ABN etc is a workplace has asked me to take some staff photos for them for their website and i believe they'll want a receipt etc. Do I just go down to officeworks and write out receipts that way? Do i need to look at such things as an ABN or registering my business name? I use my first and middle name as my business name and have a domain and a website/ blog as well. The other thing i wonder about is insurance.

I do not intend to become a business- but do intent to charge people sporadically for needs throughout the year. As indicated, I was paid $400 for a wedding, and $50 here and there for portrait shoots. So far, i have just asked clients to EFT me the amount and no one has asked for a receipt.

Should i just be making an appointment to see an accountant and ask all these questions?

Thanks guys

Imogen