The government is consulting on proposals that would require many Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) taxpayers to pay tax closer to real time from April 2029. Under the plans, taxpayers with PAYE income would pay estimated ITSA liabilities through monthly PAYE deductions, while other self-employed individuals and landlords could move to monthly or quarterly payments on account. The reforms aim to reduce late payments and tax debt by spreading tax liabilities throughout the y

This checklist is tailored to businesses operating in the United Kingdom, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Before You Start Trading Business Registration Register as a sole trader with HM Revenue & Customs (if applicable). Register your limited company with Companies House (if applicable). Obtain your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). Set up a business bank account. Register for PAYE if you will employ staff. Assess whether you need VAT registration

From April 2026 , Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory for many self-employed individuals and landlords. This represents one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in recent years, moving away from a single annual tax return towards more regular digital reporting to HM Revenue & Customs . The aim of MTD for IT is to modernise the tax system, improve accuracy, and give taxpayers greater visibility over their tax position throughout the yea

The Government is calling for evidence on income tax self-assessment (ITSA) registration to find out whether bringing forward the point...

HMRC has started to write to VAT registered businesses with turnover below £85,000 to alert them to the need to comply with MTD for VAT...