Public tools

Useful tools for your first self-employed year.

Start with the question you have now. Each tool gives a starting point in plain English, then points you toward the dashboard when you want to save progress.

Choose a tool

Useful checks before the dashboard has your full records.

Registration

Registration checker

Answer a few questions and get a practical next step about registration.

Check registration
Tax planning

Tax reserve estimate

Estimate a rough set-aside amount from expected yearly income.

Estimate reserve
MTD

MTD checker

See whether Making Tax Digital may be relevant now or later.

Check MTD
Records

Records checklist

Build a simple records checklist for your first year.

Build checklist
How to use these

Use public tools for a quick starting point. Use the dashboard for ongoing tracking.

01

Pick your question

Run the check that matches what you are trying to understand today.

02

Read it as guidance

Use the result as a planning guide, not as legal, tax, or accounting advice.

03

Save what matters

Create a dashboard when you want to keep records, reminders, and results together.

04

Review again later

Run the tools again when your income, dates, or situation changes.