{"id":1581,"date":"2023-07-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/income\/what-is-passive-income\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:21:24","slug":"what-is-passive-income","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/income\/what-is-passive-income\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make passive income: 9 passive income ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Earn money while you sleep\u2019 and \u2018make your money work for you\u2019 are just two of the famous phrases linked to passive income. But how does it work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to find out more about how to make passive income streams, types of passive income, and the best passive income ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-passive-income\">What is passive income?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we earn money through a salaried job, this is known as \u2018active income\u2019. On the other hand, \u2018passive income\u2019 is a way of earning money without having to work for it every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most passive income streams require some work or investment up front, but if you\u2019re successful you can keep earning an unlimited amount of money over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rental property income, royalties, affiliate marketing, and investments are some of the most popular passive income streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earning passive income is appealing as it\u2019s less labour intensive and the earning opportunity is unlimited. However, it\u2019s likely to take a while to earn enough money to live off and the market is increasingly competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-passive-income\">How to make passive income<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to earn smart passive income, here are some of the first things you could do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>research your options<\/strong> \u2013 work out which passive income stream best suits your skills and circumstances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>invest the necessary time and money to get started<\/strong> \u2013 you&#8217;ll usually need to invest startup cash or time before you can start earning from passive income sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>don\u2019t expect immediate results<\/strong> \u2013 most passive income ideas take time to start making money, so patience is important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>keep your day job<\/strong> \u2013 although it may be tempting to quit your job, it\u2019s best to keep earning active income while setting up your passive income streams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>diversify your income streams<\/strong> \u2013 if you have the time and\/or money, it could be worthwhile to work on more than one passive income stream so you can still earn if one idea doesn\u2019t work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-passive-income\">Types of passive income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two main types of passive income stream: <strong>low investment<\/strong> and <strong>high investment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Low investment income streams will need less money to get going and are likely to be lower risk. However, your earning potential will be limited and it could take longer to start making money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blogging and affiliate marketing are two of the most common types of low investment passive income streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, high investment income streams will usually require more money at the start. The earning potential is higher, but there\u2019s also a greater risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two of the most rewarding high investment passive income streams are buy-to-let property and dividend-paying stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-can-i-earn-from-passive-income\">How much can I earn from passive income?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends what type of income stream you choose. It could take longer to start earning money from a low investment option, such as blogging, and your income is likely to be lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can earn more from a high investment income stream such as property investment, but it requires more capital to get started and the risk is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key thing to remember is that unlike active income, there\u2019s no limit to how much you can earn from passive income. That\u2019s why people find it so appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people manage to make a living from passive income, but it\u2019s useful in the early stages to keep active income from a regular job as there\u2019s no guarantee you\u2019ll earn enough money to live off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-passive-income-ideas\">9 passive income ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn\u2019t matter how much you have to spend or where your expertise lies, there are plenty of options for making money through passive income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s an overview of some of the best ways to make passive income:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-property-investment\">Property investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a high investment strategy, but buying a property and renting it out is one of the most reliable and profitable ways to make passive investment income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you enter the world of property investment, it&#8217;s worth thinking about things like <a href=\"\/knowledge\/rental\/how-to-work-out-rental-yield-for-uk-properties\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1002\">rental yield<\/a> (your return on investment), compliance (such as meeting electrical safety rules), and <a href=\"\/knowledge\/tenants\/a-landlords-guide-to-choosing-a-tenant\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"977\">finding the right tenants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless you <a href=\"\/knowledge\/tenants\/benefits-of-landlords-using-a-letting-agent\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"953\">pay for a letting agent to manage the property<\/a>, it\u2019s likely to be more hands-on than some passive income streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our useful guides to help you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/rules-for-landlords-2026\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1066\">How to become a landlord<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/buying-and-selling\/how-to-build-a-property-portfolio-in-the-uk\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1014\">The ultimate guide to building a property portfolio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/tenants\/pre-tenancy-landlord-checklist\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1006\">Pre-tenancy landlord checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-money-from-youtube\">Making money from YouTube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A very popular way of making passive income online is to publish videos on YouTube. Once your videos are uploaded, you can generate revenue for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common way to monetise a YouTube channel is to include ads in your content. However, you can only start doing this once you\u2019ve got 1,000 subscribers and more than 4,000 hours of your content has been viewed in the last 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"707\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/passive-income-youtube.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Youtube influencer filming a video\" class=\"wp-image-3676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/passive-income-youtube.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/passive-income-youtube.jpg?resize=800,553 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/passive-income-youtube.jpg?resize=768,531 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/passive-income-youtube.jpg?resize=1024,707 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/passive-income-youtube.jpg?resize=150,104 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photograph 2: Stocked House Studio\/stock.adobe.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as ads, you can make passive income through your YouTube channel by promoting other brands\u2019 products (known as affiliate marketing), selling merchandise, or charging a membership fee to subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our guide on <a href=\"\/knowledge\/marketing\/how-to-make-money-on-youtube\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1439\">how to make money on YouTube<\/a> to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sell-stock-photography\">Sell stock photography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a keen photographer, you can make passive income by selling your photos to stock image sites such as Shutterstock and Depositphotos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <a href=\"\/knowledge\/freelance\/how-to-become-a-photographer\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1111\">build up your portfolio<\/a> and then sell your work to the platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on which platforms you work with, you could earn either a one-off fee or a commission percentage each time the image is licensed by a customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your photos are available for people to licence, it becomes a great way to earn passive income as the platform handles all the admin and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-become-an-influencer\">Become an influencer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you become an influencer, there are lots of ways to make passive income. Building your personal brand is important, as is creating lots of content, which can be labour intensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the ways you could make passive income as an influencer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">YouTube ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">social media <a href=\"\/knowledge\/marketing\/how-to-start-affiliate-marketing\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1451\">affiliate marketing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">selling merchandise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">generate income from <a href=\"\/knowledge\/marketing\/how-to-make-money-on-tiktok\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1438\">TikTok\u2019s Creator Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-invest-in-stocks-and-shares\">Invest in stocks and shares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much like investing in property, investing in stocks and shares can be a great way to earn regular passive income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s usually a high investment income stream as the more you put in, the higher your returns are likely to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you\u2019ll need to do your research and be aware of the risks that come with investing in other companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make your investment completely passive, you could pay a fund manager to look after your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-blogging\">Start blogging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting your own blog takes time and effort, but once it\u2019s up and running with a good level of traffic you can start making passive income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bloggers make passive income through Google Adsense, which generates revenue by placing ads on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use your blog to set up affiliate marketing partnerships and sell backlinks to other companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another way to make passive income from blogging is to buy existing blogs. By improving and updating the content, you could increase the passive revenue income stream significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sell-your-own-products\">Sell your own products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selling products online has become a popular <a href=\"\/knowledge\/starting-out\/side-hustle-legal-obligations\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1041\">side hustle<\/a> in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you <a href=\"\/knowledge\/retail\/how-to-start-a-clothing-brand\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1447\">start your own clothing business <\/a>or <a href=\"\/knowledge\/starting-out\/how-to-start-a-crafting-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1078\">launch an arts and craft business<\/a>, it\u2019s an effective way to make passive income after you\u2019ve put in the initial work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as the time and effort it takes to make the products, you may need some startup cash to buy materials and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you decide to sell on Etsy, Amazon, or eBay, our <a href=\"\/knowledge\/retail\/how-to-set-up-an-online-shop\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"985\">guide to starting an online shop<\/a> can give you an overview on listing products, returns policies, and delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-earn-royalties\">Earn royalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not as common, but some people are able to make a substantial passive income from royalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you write a book or release some music, you can earn money if a publisher wants to distribute and sell your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to remember that getting a book published or music released is difficult \u2013 and that&#8217;s on top of the time and effort you&#8217;ve put into creating it in the first place. However, if you\u2019re lucky enough to start receiving royalties for your work, you could generate passive income for years without having to do anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-create-an-online-course\">Create an online course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re an expert in a specific field, such as media or recruitment, you can create an online course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can sell the course through your own website if you have lots of people visiting your site or if you&#8217;ve built a big following on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, you could use a platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Udemy.com<\/a> to sell your course and benefit from their established network of over eight million users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/taking-an-online-course.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Laptop with online video course\" class=\"wp-image-3677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/taking-an-online-course.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/taking-an-online-course.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/taking-an-online-course.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/taking-an-online-course.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/taking-an-online-course.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photograph 3: Rido\/stock.adobe.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a successful online course, you&#8217;ll need video content, checklists, tests, and lectures. You can sell different packages for different prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the course is available, you could earn passive income each time someone purchases it. The more regularly you update and expand your course, the more income you could generate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-i-need-insurance-if-i-make-money-through-passive-income\">Do I need insurance if I make money through passive income?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having the right insurance can cover the risks associated with your work, such as damage to your equipment, or your products causing harm to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our guide to <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/faq\/what-type-of-business-insurance-do-i-need\/\">business insurance<\/a> to find out what type of cover you might need and how it can protect you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or if you\u2019re thinking about renting out property, you\u2019ll need specialist <a href=\"\/landlord-insurance\/landlord-covers\/\">landlord insurance<\/a> to protect your investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-i-have-to-pay-tax-on-passive-income\">Do I have to pay tax on passive income?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you start generating passive income, you can earn up to \u00a31,000 tax-free if you already have a job. This means you\u2019ll need to pay tax on anything you earn above \u00a31,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our guides on <a href=\"\/knowledge\/self-assessment\/tax-on-second-job\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1546\">second job tax if you have a side hustle <\/a>and <a href=\"\/knowledge\/starting-out\/how-to-become-self-employed\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1418\">going self-employed<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t have another job, you can earn up to \u00a312,570 before you start paying tax (based on tax year 2023-24).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll then pay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">20 per cent on anything between \u00a312,571 and \u00a350,270<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">40 per cent on anything between \u00a350,271 and \u00a3125,140<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">45 per cent on anything over \u00a3125,140<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our comprehensive guide to <a href=\"\/knowledge\/business-tax\/income-tax-rates\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1464\">self-employed income tax<\/a> for a full overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-small-business-guides-and-resources\">Small business guides and resources\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/starting-out\/running-a-business-from-home\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1506\">Do I need permission to run a business from home?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/banking\/do-i-need-a-paypal-business-account-for-my-small-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1034\">Do I need a PayPal business account?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/view.simplybusiness.co.uk\/how-to-start-a-side-hustle\/p\/1\">How to start a side hustle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/business-insurance\/faq\/what-is-professional-indemnity-insurance\/\">What is professional indemnity insurance?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are your top tips for earning passive income? Let us know in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-ready-to-set-up-cover\">Ready to set up cover? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the UK&#8217;s biggest <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/\">business insurance<\/a> providers, we specialise in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\">public liability insurance<\/a> and protect more trades than anybody else. Why not take a look now and build a quick, tailored quote?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/quote.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business\/\">Start your quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photograph 1: TheVisualsYouNeed\/stock.adobe.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-end\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How does passive income work and what are the best passive income ideas? 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