Register as self-employed
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You can go on-line to register. First steps to register as self-employed.
You can telephone the Newly Self-employed Helpline on 0845 915 4515
You can download and print an application (PDF 201K) to post to HMRC.
If you have an agent who will be completing the form for you, you must first ensure that you have signed a form 64-8: Authorisation your agent, which gives formal agreement for your agent to act on your behalf.
Before you register as self employed, you may want to look at the following:
Self Employment and Self Assessment
Being self employed means you will need to complete an annual Self Assessment
Return. This page answers frequently asked questions on this subject.
Starting up in business
These pages aim to help you understand some of the many things you need
to think about when you're running a business, especially the main tax and
National Insurance issues.
