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Registering For Self-Assessment As A UK Freelancer: A Guide
A walkthrough for beginner freelancers
If you want to start your own business in the UK or become a sole trader, you will need to pay taxes and National Insurance contributions. To do this, you need to register for Self Assessment.
This is the scheme that HMRC uses to allow self-employed people to fill out their tax returns each year. Find out all about when you need to register and how to do so below!
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A Quick Note
Note that this article is written from the point of view of a freelancer. You may also need to register for Self Assessment for other reasons, and you can find out more on the Gov.uk website.
Obviously this is not financial/legal advice, and it’s purely for educational purposes. When money and tax are involved, speak to professionals to ensure you do everything correctly.
Other Schemes To Note
Before I go through the steps of registering for Self Assessment, it’s worth pointing out a…
