The process that taxpayers need to follow to register as self employed with HMRC has been updated.

The update broadly requires you to have a National Insurance number before you are able to register as a self employed person.

If you do not have a National Insurance number, you should telephone the Department of Work and Pensions on 0845 600 0643 to arrange to attend an Evidence of Identity interview at a Job Centre Plus or Social Security office.

Full details of the registration process may be found at www.lexisurl.com/felfemp

Posted on 24 Sep 2009