Checklist: setting up as self-employed
self-employed
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Register straight away for Self Assessment with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) so they can set up your tax and National Insurance records
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Obtain any permits and planning permission that you may need from your local authority
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Contact Land and Property Services to find out whether you need to pay business rates
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Contact HMRC to register for VAT if you expect to have turnover of more than £85,000 a year
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Register with HMRC for PAYE (Pay As You Earn) if you employ staff
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Register with HMRC if you are a contractor or subcontractor in the construction industry
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Set up a financial record-keeping system
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Put your name on all your business stationery, including letters, invoices, receipts and cheques
