Registering as Self-Employed with HMRC

We have received several inquiries regarding how clients can register as self-employed (sole traders) with HMRC. We trust that the following guide will be helpful.

1. If you’re registering as self-employed for the first time, you can easily follow these step-by-step instructions:

   1. Create an HMRC online account (press the link) and register online.
   2. You’ll be assigned a user ID.
   3. Log back into your HMRC online account and select “add a tax,” then choose “Self Assessment.”
   4. Select “Sole Trader” from the options of individual, sole trader, partnership, or trust.
   5. Enter the date when you started your self-employment.
   6. Provide additional details, including your National Insurance Number
   7. Describe the nature of your work, such as “security guard,” “Uber driver,” or “freelance designer.”
   8. Review your information and click “submit.”
   9. You’ll receive a letter by mail that includes your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number.
   10. Within 10 working days, you’ll receive another letter that includes an activation code required to activate your UTR.
   Please do not hesitate to contact Southside Accountants in Wimbledon for support.