Self-employment

List of information about Self-employment.

Services

  • Sign in and send your Self Assessment tax return online.

  • Payment options for your Self Assessment tax bill - Direct Debit, bank transfer, through your tax code, debit or credit card, cheque and pay weekly or monthly

  • Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.

  • Where to find your unique tax reference (UTR) number, what to do if you've lost your UTR number, or how to apply if you do not have a UTR number

  • Become a sole trader with HM Revenue and Customs - your legal responsibilities if you run a business as a self-employed sole trader.

Guidance and regulation

News and communications

Research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations