How to Register as a Sole Trader in the UK (2026 Guide)

Introduction  Starting a business is a fun part. You’ve got the idea; you’ve landed off the first client, or perhaps you’ve just sold your first vintage jacket online. It feels great. Then, “admin’s anxiety” kicks in.  You know you need to tell the taxman about your money, but the gov.uk website can feel like a maze of jargon. You hear terms like “UTR,” “Class 2,” and “Payment on Account,” and suddenly, you’re worried you’ve already missed a deadline you didn’t know existed. At Lanop, we see […]