How and when to register
When you become self-employed you must register for Income Tax and National Insurance purposes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). There are three ways that you can register:
online - use link below
phone - 0845 915 4515
post - Call the number above for details
Your National Insurance Number
In order to register you will need your NI number. If you don't have one please call Jobcentre Plus on 0845 6000 643.
When to register
You should register as soon as you start working for yourself (you can't register in advance). If you delay registering, you may have to pay an initial penalty.
Registering online
This is the quickest and most convenient way to register. Click below to go straight to the HMRC website to register.
How to pay your Class 2 National Insurance Contributions
You will have to arrange to pay Class 2 National Insurance contributions. The most convenient way is by Direct Debit.
click here to register as self-employed
click here to set up a DD for NI contributions