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Posted Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:00:47 GMT by SKL111
For the last few years I have no UK income but oversea incomes so that I have been filing self assessment returns using my government gateway. Starting from the next year, I may expect some UK incomes as a self employed sole trader. Do I need to open a new account to register for sole tradership? I look through this web page and it says that I can register it through my existing business tax account https://www.gov.uk/register-for-self-assessment/self-employed However, when I log in my current account, I cannot find any button to add a sole tradership?
Posted Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:31:22 GMT by SKL111
Hello? Can someone answer this?
Posted Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:24:51 GMT by HMRC Admin 8 Response
Hi,
You would register as Self-Employed, the UTR will stay the same.
If you have been unable to register contact us online using 'Ask HMRC Online' and ask to speak with an adviser:
Self Assessment: general enquiries
Thank you.
Posted Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:54:00 GMT by SKL111
Hello HMRC Admin 8 , thank you for your reply. Does it mean that I should open a separate account for Self-Employed, in addition to my existing account for self assessment by using the same UTR?
Posted Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:16:34 GMT by HMRC Admin 25 Response
Hi SKL111,
You have one UTR.
When you complete your Self Asessment tax return  you just need to tailor your return at section 3 to show the different types of income that you receive.
Thank you, 
Posted Sun, 13 Aug 2023 21:14:13 GMT by SKL111
Thank you
Posted Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:31:57 GMT by Teddy LO
Hi HMRC, I am considering to take a freelance for my secondary income, but the deadline for register sole trader is past (5th Oct). Could I take a freelance job ? And how do I fill the tax return if I take the freelance job. I have registered self assessment but not yet registered as a sole trader.
Posted Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:46:19 GMT by HMRC Admin 19 Response
Hi,
Unfortunately, it is not possible to review personal matters in this forum. For individualised assistance please contact our Self Assessment team for advice.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/self-assessment
Thank you.
 

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