If you're considering starting to charge for photography - even an occasional weekend wedding or a handful of portrait sessions alongside a day job - HMRC generally considers this self-employment, not a hobby, once you're doing it with a view to profit. This article discusses some areas, often overlooked, that need to be considered early in the process. When To Notify HMRC? The rule of thumb: if your total income from self-employment (all sources, including your photography)

Digital recordkeeping is the foundation MTD is built on - get this right and the rest of the process (quarterly updates, final declaration) becomes far more straightforward.