This is the simplest way of trading with only a few formalities required, as follows:

• HMRC must be informed. You can register as self employed by telephone on 08459 15 45 15 or by completing form CWF1 and submitting by post.
• Once you have registered you will be required to pay class 2 national insurance contributions.
• You are required to keep business records in order to calculate profits each year and they will form the basis of how you pay your tax and class 4 national insurance. Any profits generated in this medium are taxable.
• An individual is required to notify HMRC of their self employment within three months of commencing otherwise will be liable to a £100 penalty.

Sole traders have unlimited liability and responsible for business debts

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