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Set up HMRC before your first payday
Give your employer the right starter information and check your tax code.
About 25 minutes
Where this comes from
- Source
- GOV.UK (HMRC)
- Applies to
- UK-wide (Scottish rates apply to Scottish taxpayers)
- Last checked
- 12 September 2026
- Next review
- 12 October 2026
- Rule status
- Current rule
- Risk
- Higher risk if you get this wrong
Why this applies to you: You are starting a job, and your starter information decides the tax code applied to your pay.
Why this next?
Incorrect or incomplete starter information can cause you to pay too much or too little tax. Getting it right before payday protects your first pay.
What it unlocks: Correct pay, understandable payslips and refunds if overtaxed.
How to do it
- Complete the employer starter checklist honestly.
- Create a personal tax account with HMRC.
- Check your tax code on the first payslip.
Official sources
Always confirm details on the official source. Agumba is not legal or immigration advice.
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