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Use their P45 (or starter checklist, which replaced the P46) to get information from your new employee, set them up on your payroll software, tell HMRC.
National Insurance contributions if you're self-employed - rates and exceptions.
Use form SA1 to register for Self Assessment for any reason other than self-employment.
How Universal Credit works if you are self-employed and how to report your self-employed income and expenses to Universal Credit every month.
What you must do when you sell your company, partnership or sole trader business
This form is for clients and/or their partners who are self-employed sole traders.
Sign in or set up a personal or business tax account, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE for employers, VAT and other services.
How to report profit on your Self Assessment tax return from 2023 to 2024 if your accounting year does not end on or between 31 March to 5 April.
Financial information about a legal aid applicant’s business partnership or self-employed work.
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