Self-Employed and Invoicing Basics
Agree rates, send invoices, chase payment and deal with HMRC.
No, I'm self-employed, a sole trader. I do kitchens.
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Working for yourself1
Rates and quotes4
Invoices and payment5
- I'll need a deposit up frontPart-payment before you start.
- Please find my invoice attached. Payment terms are 30 daysThe standard invoice email.
- Could you send me a PO number?A purchase order number.
- Just chasing payment on invoice 104, which is now overdueA polite but clear reminder.
- Cash in handSuggests off-the-books payment.
Tax and HMRC5
- What's your UTR?Your Unique Taxpayer Reference from HMRC.
- I need to do my tax returnSelf Assessment.
- Is that an allowable expense?A business cost you can deduct to lower your tax bill.
- I've got a payment on account dueAn advance payment towards next year's tax bill, due on 31 January and 31 July.
- I've got to send my quarterly update to HMRCMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax: some sole traders and landlords now keep digital records and report every quarter through compatible software.
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