How are creators taxed in the United Kingdom?

You can start trading as a sole trader without registering first, but you must register for Self Assessment if you earn more than £1,000 in a tax year (6 April to 5 April). HMRC then works out your Income Tax and National Insurance from the profit on your tax return.

Sources: GOV.UK: Set up as a sole trader

Checked against the official source on October 6, 2026.

The trading allowance gives up to £1,000 a year tax-free on trading income. If your gross trading income is £1,000 or less you may not have to tell HMRC (though some circumstances still require Self Assessment) and you must keep records. If it is more, you can deduct £1,000 instead of your actual expenses, which can be worse if your expenses are higher.

Sources: HMRC: Tax-free allowances on property and trading income

Checked against the official source on October 6, 2026.

You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover for the last 12 months goes over £90,000, or you expect it to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days. You can register voluntarily below that.

Sources: GOV.UK: Register for VAT

Checked against the official source on October 6, 2026.