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Second Income Self Assessment - Bit Stuck!

Hi All,

Done a lot of reading but can't seem to get my head around what I need to be doing here. Thought I'd ask here because I've had a lot of clear and concise help previously.

I've literally just started a side business, completely different industry to my 9-5, and amazingly its taken off quickly. I have secured a couple of recurring clients who have me booked in for at least the next 12 months, meaning this is now a fixed second income.

Obviously that now makes it time for tax implications (not just an eBay hobby), but I've confused myself on self assessment.

I am about to register as a sole trader for this side gig. I've only really officially started from late November/1st December 2015.

Do I need to be completing a tax return for the January 2015 deadline? Or am I waiting for the next year - totalling up the next 12 months? Is there anything else I need to be doing (aside from keeping records over this time)?

Apologies if a stupid question, I have searched but can't seem to find my answer in black and white. Was going to ring HMRC and query but thought I might get some further resources asking here.

Thanks!

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