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Should I issue invoices under my personal name or include my brand name for my DTV visa application?

Oct 14, 2025
5 hours ago
Hi, I’m applying for the DTV visa as a freelance business analyst and have just started working independently.

I’ve set up a professional website and created a brand name to present my services more professionally. However, I’m not yet registered as a business, and my income is currently below the £1,000 turnover threshold for self-employment registration.

For my initial invoices, should I issue them under my personal name, or should I include *both my name and my brand name*?

I’m concerned that using only the brand name might *prompt requests for business registration documents*, which I don’t yet have.

My goal is to ensure the visa process goes smoothly, will it open a can of worms adding my brand name on the invoice or is this something that is recommended since I'll be sending screenshots of my website.

Thanks in advance
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is applying for a DTV visa as a freelance business analyst and is unsure about naming conventions for invoices since they are not yet registered as a business. They seek guidance on whether to include both their personal and brand name on invoices or simply use their brand name, considering the potential implications for their visa application process.
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Axel *******
I would wait a little while until you are more established if you want to go down this path.

You may need to wait with applying anyway to show that your 500kTHB have been in your account for 3 months plus. That should give you time to get organised

I used a step by step with checklists and templates that took the guess work out
Pete *******
Keep it simple, book a Thai cooking course.