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How to declare taxes as a UK contractor working remotely for a US company

Personal Finance & Money Asked by Zpalmtree on July 22, 2020

I’m a resident of the United Kingdom, and I work remotely for a US company. I have a contract, and I get paid monthly, but I choose my own hours, usually working about 20 hours a week. I provided a W8-Ben form to the company that is paying me, and so far haven’t been charged any taxes in the United States.

I receive my payments into a US transferwise account, and then transfer some into a UK bank account.

I’m unsure if I am classified as self employed or as a contractor for tax purposes. Do I need to set up a business as a sole trader (https://www.gov.uk/set-up-sole-trader) to correctly file my taxes?

Thanks for the help.

One Answer

In a word, yes. You’re a sole trader and liable for UK income tax and National Insurance on this income — all of it, not just the money you’ve transferred to your UK account.

Answered by Mike Scott on July 22, 2020

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