Here’s a breakdown of what you need to do when going self employed as a Virtual PA.

Registering your business as a Sole Trader

https://www.gov.uk/set-up-business

You can be a sole trader if the following apply:

  • you’re running your own business as an individual
  • you work for yourself

This is different from owning a limited company or being in a partnership.

Setting up a bank account for your business.

We always suggest having a separate bank account for your business to your personal one.

Taxes

Check what taxes may apply to you as a sole trader.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-what-taxes-may-apply-to-you-as-a-sole-trader?step-by-step-nav=01ff8dbd-886a-4dbb-872c-d2092b31b2cf

Tax Return

Self Assessment tax returns

https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns

Who must send a tax return

Self Assessment tax returns: Who must send a tax return – GOV.UK

Registering and sending a return

https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns/sending-return

 

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