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\n Last updated: 13 Jan 2025<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n \n

Side hustles have taken the world by storm amid high inflation. People have turned to side hustles to boost their income by selling used clothes online or delivering food in their spare time. <\/span>However, HMRC has now introduced what many people call a \u2018side hustle tax\u2019. It means you have to declare your additional income and pay tax on it, if your annual earnings exceed the tax-free trading allowance.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll guide you through everything you need to know about the new rules. We will explain what a side hustle is, when and how to notify HMRC about it, and how to register a side business with Quality Company Formations.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a side hustle?<\/h3>\n

A side hustle is a way of earning extra money whilst having a full-time job. It\u2019s not a main form of income but rather an alternative way to earn additional cash in your spare time that isn\u2019t from your regular employer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It can be a casual job you do once in a while or owning a small business (that isn\u2019t your main job). Common side hustles include:<\/span><\/p>\n