New business, problem with 1st customer!

PlutoinCapricorn

I got my UTR a few weeks after registering as a Sole Trader: it came in a letter that said HMRC will be asking me to complete tax returns each year. It was on the top left, 2 lines above my NI number, and called Our Ref.

However, people who are not self employed get these letters when they have extra income or for other reasons: there are 7 other categories listed on the back of the letter, so the UTR does not mean much.

It seems that some clients have the wrong idea about what a UTR means.

Red_Gaz_2

Horace wrote: »

Send the letter by recorded delivery and give him 14 days from the date of the letter - point out in the letter that failure to pay will mean you take steps to claim the money plus any interest outstanding from the small claims court (you can actually make the claim online at moneyclaimsonline.gov.uk) - I think that's the correct address although cannot remember precisely.

Is your self-employed business cover the same sphere as the one in which you are currently employed? Just wondering in case there is a conflict of interest.

This customer is being ridiculous and does not need your UTR as fengirl has said that is between you and the taxman or between you, your accountant and the taxman. He knew you were self employed when he ordered the goods from you.

Thanks for the prompt reply.

There is no conflict of interest at all and my boss is aware of the situation. I just don't want to spend any time sorting this out whilst at my 9-5 job as I don't think it's fair on my boss. The other thing I haven't mentioned is that my 'customer' is also a customer in my 9-5 job and although i am being totally professional when talking to him at work over the phone, it's very difficult to keep calm!