What records you must keep (UK self‑employed)
You must keep digital records of:
- All sales from every platform (Etsy, CraftsCity, Facebook, Shopify, etc.)
- All business expenses (materials, tools, packaging, postage, platform fees)
- Mileage or home‑office use if applicable
- Invoices and receipts
From April 2026, if your income is over £50,000, you must follow Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules:
- Submit quarterly income & expense reports to HMRC
- Keep digital records
- Submit a final declaration at year‑end
