Self Assessment deadlines 2026 to 2027
Self Assessment dates for the 2025 to 2026 tax return: registration, paper and online filing, tax payments and how they differ from MTD updates.
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How to register for Self Assessment as a sole trader
Find out when a UK sole trader must register for Self Assessment, what the £1,000 trading allowance means and how registration differs from MTD sign-up.
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Compare free invoice templates and invoicing apps for UK tradespeople. Understand document limits, payment fees, VAT checks and what MTD needs beyond invoices.
Read guideMaking Tax Digital on your mind?
Check whether MTD applies, understand quarterly updates and compare free and paid software. Record-keeping alone does not meet every reporting obligation.
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General information, not personal tax advice. Check the official sources linked in each guide for your circumstances.