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Introductory guides

Working for yourself
Write a business plan
Set up as a sole trader
Set up a business partnership
Running a business from home
Growing your business
Employing staff for the first time

How to register

Register for and file your Self Assessment tax return
VAT registration
Tell HMRC about a change to your business

Tax and National Insurance

Get help with tax
National Insurance
Self-employed National Insurance rates
Cash basis
Appoint someone to deal with HMRC on your behalf
What you must do as a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) subcontractor
What you must do as a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractor
Share fisherman: Income Tax and National Insurance contributions
Tax budgeting scheme for share fishermen

Self Assessment

Register for and file your Self Assessment tax return
Self Assessment tax returns
Self Assessment: register a partnership for Self Assessment (SA400)
Self Assessment forms and helpsheets: self-employment and partnerships

Managing expenses

Expenses if you're self-employed
Simplified expenses if you're self-employed
Claim capital allowances

Records you must keep

Business records if you're self-employed
Keeping your pay and tax records

Paying HMRC

Pay your Self Assessment tax bill
Pay Class 2 National Insurance if you don't pay through Self Assessment
Pay your VAT bill

Stopping or selling your business

Stop being self-employed
Selling your business: your responsibilities

Help and support

Help and support if you’re self-employed
Get help and support for your business
Business Income Manual

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