How to Register as a Sole Trader in the UK (HMRC Step-by-Step Guide)
15 April 2026
Registering as a sole trader is free, takes around 10 minutes online, and must be done by 5 October after the end of the tax
Registering as a sole trader is free, takes around 10 minutes online, and must be done by 5 October after the end of the tax
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