{"id":28746,"date":"2023-10-03T17:20:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T16:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/?p=28746"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:32:18","slug":"how-do-i-register-as-a-sole-trader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-employed-tax-returns\/bookkeeping\/how-do-i-register-as-a-sole-trader\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I register as a sole trader?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sole traders, <em>boy<\/em>, have we got news for you? You too, have to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taxes<\/a>\ud83d\ude2d But, unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/paye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PAYE<\/a> employees, you\u2019ll have to declare your income to <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/hmrc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HMRC<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Ironic clap of thunder)<\/em> \u26a1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and don\u2019t forget about your <strong>Sole Trader UTR number<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019ll need that to keep things running smoothly. But don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered. \u2602\ufe0f Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a sole trader?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/sole-trader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sole trader<\/a> is legal jargon for <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/self-employed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-employed<\/a> people in the UK. If you\u2019re a sole trader, you\u2019re responsible for owning, managing and all-round bossing your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Builders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail technicians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dance teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dog groomers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019re bossing your own business. Or side hustlin\u2019 your way to success. Congrats \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hate to rain on your parade, but with great power comes great responsibility&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I have to register as a sole trader?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, as a sole trader, you&#8217;ll need to register for Self Assessment.&nbsp;HMRC will want to keep track of your income and tax you accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a sole trader, you\u2019ll need to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-yellow m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/register-as-self-employed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a> with HMRC \u270f\ufe0f<br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li>Keep a separate business bank account (it will make it easier to do your taxes) \ud83d\udcb3<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li>Record your income and<a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> expenses<\/a> (our <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/bookkeeping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free bookkeeping tools<\/a> can help!) \ud83d\udcda<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li>Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/self-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Self Assessment<\/a> tax return every year <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/uk-tax-year-dates-and-filing-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">before 31st January \ud83d\udcee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n<p>Yikes! We hope you\u2019re taking notes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When do I need to register as a sole trader?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to register by 5th October. \ud83c\udf42 We\u2019d highlight, circle, and bookmark this one!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, the registration process is straightforward. Particularly as you have us to guide you. \ud83d\ude09 You\u2019ll only ever need to register once, and here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;How to register as a sole trader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register online by creating an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HMRC online account<\/a> \ud83d\udcbb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll receive a user ID \ud83e\udeaa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log back into the HMRC online account, select \u201cadd a tax\u201d, and then \u201cSelf Assessment\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cSole Trader\u201d from the options: individual, sole trader, <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">partnership<\/a>, or trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the date you started your self-employment \ud83d\udcc5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit more details, including your National Insurance Number (<a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-employed-tax-returns\/self-employed-how-to-pay-ni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here\u2019s how to get one<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the work you do: \u201csecurity guard\u201d, \u201cUber driver\u201d, \u201cfreelance designer\u201d, etc. \ud83d\ude97<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and click \u201cSubmit\u201d \u2705<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get a letter with your <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-assessment-basics\/how-to-get-utr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unique Taxpayer Reference<\/a> (UTR) number by post. After you get that letter, you&#8217;ll receive another one within 10 working days with a code to activate your <strong>sole trader UTR number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also register using <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/sa1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this<\/a> form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download it on HMRC\u2019s website \ud83d\udce9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill it in \ud83d\udcdd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send it by post. <em>Bish, bash, bosh<\/em> \ud83d\udcec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can take around 4 weeks to complete the Self Assessment registration process \u2013 so start ASAP! Future you will be grateful\ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_up-to-1-million-freelancers-will-be-overcharged-in-2021-could-it-be-you_cover.png\" width=\"1280\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_up-to-1-million-freelancers-will-be-overcharged-in-2021-could-it-be-you_cover-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_up-to-1-million-freelancers-will-be-overcharged-in-2021-could-it-be-you_cover-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_up-to-1-million-freelancers-will-be-overcharged-in-2021-could-it-be-you_cover-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_TS_Rebrand_UK_Website_Content_Blog-and-guides_up-to-1-million-freelancers-will-be-overcharged-in-2021-could-it-be-you_cover.png 1280w\" class=\"wp-block-image__media\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1000px) 768px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a sole trader UTR number and why do you need it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you register as a sole trader, HMRC will issue you a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number. This is a 10-digit number that\u2019s used to identify you when dealing with HMRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve registered for Self Assessment, you\u2019ll receive your <strong>sole trader UTR number<\/strong> by post. It\u2019s important to keep this number safe because you\u2019ll need it for your tax returns, communications with HMRC, and much more. Without it, HMRC won\u2019t be able to process your tax information. \ud83e\udee0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you keep your <strong>sole trader UTR number <\/strong>handy and avoid losing it! If you ever misplace it, you can always request a new one from HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What information do I need to register for Self Assessment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/national-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Insurance<\/a> number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current address (and date you moved in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need this information so keep it to hand (or write it down on paper, we&#8217;re not fussy!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop being a sole trader, you\u2019ll have to let HMRC know as soon as possible, otherwise, they\u2019ll still expect you to file a Self Assessment tax return. \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you be VAT-registered as a sole trader?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, as a sole trader, you can be VAT-registered if your taxable turnover exceeds the <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/vat-threshold-uk\/#:~:text=If%20you're%20a%20sole,provided%20by%20registered%20healthcare%20professionals)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VAT registration threshold<\/a>. If your income is below this threshold, you&#8217;re not required to register for VAT, but you can choose to do so voluntarily if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-neutral m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>value added tax (VAT) rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the 2025\/26 tax year \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the rate applies to<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most goods and services<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goods and services like children\u2019s car seats and home energy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goods and services like most food, books and children\u2019s clothes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Businesses earning more than \u00a390,000 in a tax year must register for VAT. See <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/limited-companies\/vat-threshold-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Once registered, you&#8217;ll need to charge VAT on your sales and can reclaim VAT on your business expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell me more about your bookkeeping tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah yes, we thought you might want to hear more. \ud83d\ude0f As a sole trader, you\u2019ve got a lot to keep track of.&nbsp;Which is why we mentioned our free bookkeeping tools. \ud83e\udee3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/bookkeeping-accounting-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accounting overview<\/a> allows you to track all your business income and expenses, all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/bookkeeping-bank-account-linking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">securely connect your bank account<\/a> or credit cards to automate your finance management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, that\u2019s not all. Find out more here. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taxfix free bookkeeping tools\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QGE-5bYjjTc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And breathe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Woah. That was a lot to digest. \ud83e\udd79 But, you\u2019ve done it now!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Register as a sole trader, get your <strong>sole trader UTR number,<\/strong> and the hard part is done. \ud83e\udd75 And, you\u2019re welcome back here anytime, for all the advice you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/static.elfsight.com\/platform\/platform.js\" data-use-service-core defer><\/script> <\/p>\n<div class=\"elfsight-app-b3abc3f9-5655-42a9-adb4-882903674975\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sole traders, boy, have we got news for you? You too, have to pay taxes\ud83d\ude2d But, unlike PAYE employees, you\u2019ll have to declare your income to HMRC.&nbsp; (Ironic clap of thunder) \u26a1 Oh, and don\u2019t forget about your Sole Trader UTR number \u2013 you\u2019ll need that to keep things running smoothly. 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