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Self Employed Registration Guide

This is an ultimate guide to help you understand if you should register as a sole trader, the advantages/ disadvantages of operating as a sole trader, and all your tax obligations when becoming self employed.

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March 3, 2025

What's inside the guide?

  • What is a sole trader
  • Sole trader advantages
  • Sole trader disadvantages
  • How to register self employed
  • Sole trader responsibilities
  • Self employed tax

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