Self Employed

Advice and guidance for self employed individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This hub includes a range of useful guides and articles on the support available to self employed professionals, including information on the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme.

In each section, we look at what steps you may be able to implement as a self-employed individual to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on your business.

We've got you covered

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A guide to paying freelance tax

How much tax are freelancers liable for and when do they need to pay i...

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Sole trader tax changes where year ends don’t match the tax year

HMRC has provided guidance on planned basis period reforms for the sel...

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The benefits of having your tax return filed early

Although the deadline is months away, did you know you can file your t...

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What expenses to claim for when working from home

With many people still working from home, establishing what expenses c...

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Do you need to complete a self-assessment tax return?

Although not everybody needs to complete a self-assessment tax return,...

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How bookkeeping works for a sole trader

Unsure what accounting records you need to keep for your small busines...

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What business expenses can a sole trader claim?

Find out more about the business expenses that you can claim tax relie...

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Why and how sole traders can become VAT registered

Find out everything you need to know about registering for VAT as a so...

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What is a sole trader?

A sole trader is a self-employed individual who owns and runs their ow...