Offsetting start up costs

I left a company role in October . I’d earned £70,000 in 23/24 by that point. I am now starting a business as a sole trader. I launch in January My pre trading expecnses are £10,000 (they qualify as tax deductible expenses). Can I offset those start-up costs at 40% from my earnings at the company?

Hi .
 

Yes, pre-trading expenses incurred 'wholly and exclusively' in relation to a new sole trader business can be treated as expenses incurred on your first day of trading.    See : Expenses if you're self-employed  . Thank you .