Frequently Asked Questions

When Must I Register As Self Employed?

As per government regulation: You must register as self-employed if any of the following apply

1.You earned more than £1,000 from self-employment within one tax year

2.You need to prove you’re self-employed, for example to claim Tax-Free Childcare

3.You want to make voluntary Class 2 National Insurance payments to help you qualify for benefits

At Shiftbee, we let you work 5 shifts before requiring you provide us with a UTR number. A UTR number is provided to you by the government when you register as self-employed. Find out more information, including registering as self-employed here: https://www.gov.uk/working-for-yourself