Is your Self-Employed status linked to your National Insurance Number?

Lately there have been a lot of clients who have been paying National Insurance Class 2 for years. However, the money was stuck in the system (not allocated amounts) and was not counted as their payments for National Insurance Contribution. Why does this problem occur? You did not register correctly as self-employed. There are several … Read more

Do I need to register a UTR number?

UTR – is a Unique Taxpayer Reference number. Under UK law many companies and individuals need a UTR number. If you are not employed and you don’t have a UTR number, it means that you: Work without confirming your work experience (that is obligatory to calculate your retirement benefits) You won’t be able to apply … Read more

How to record your employment history in the UK

If you are not employed (as an Employee) and you do not have a UTR Number (Self-Employed) it means that: – You are working without a reference to your seniority (which is needed for your pension); – You will not be able to get free NHS medical treatment; – You will not get any benefits … Read more

How to register as a Self-Employed?

You will need  a National Insurance Number to register as a Self-Employed. You need to register at gov.uk. After you register, you will receive a letter from HMRC with your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number. You do not need to open a business bank account. All payments and expenses can go through your personal account. … Read more