{"id":38273,"date":"2025-08-12T13:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=38273"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:25:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:25:03","slug":"new-tax-guidance-for-hair-and-beauty-professionals","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/new-tax-guidance-for-hair-and-beauty-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"New HMRC tax guidance for hair and beauty industry \u2013 key updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HMRC is urging hair and beauty professionals to check their employment status to make sure they\u2019re paying income tax correctly and following the latest guidelines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new guidelines clarify income reporting rules and working setups for salon owners, self-employed hairdressers, and mobile beauty therapists.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-changes-at-a-glance\">Changes: at a glance <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">HMRC released new guidance for hair and beauty professionals in May 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">beauticians, mobile hairdressers, and beauty therapists need to check their employment status to make sure they\u2019re paying income tax correctly&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">salon owners hiring staff or renting a chair to self-employed professionals need to check they\u2019re following the rules on employment status for tax purposes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">it\u2019s important to distinguish between self-employed and employed when working in a hair and beauty salon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The different ways of working in the hair and beauty industry mean that it can be confusing if someone\u2019s employed or self-employed for tax purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018rent a chair\u2019 model makes tax reporting particularly complex as professionals rent a space as a self-employed person but can be treated more like an employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-this-tax-guidance-for-nbsp\">Who is this tax guidance for?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/check-employment-status-if-you-work-in-hair-and-beauty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HMRC\u2019s latest hair and beauty tax guidance<\/a> explains how to work out employment status for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">run a salon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">rent a space in a salon as a hairdresser, barber, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/freelance\/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist-uk\/\" type=\"knowledge\" id=\"1110\">makeup artist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">work as a mobile hairdresser, barber, or beautician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-you-need-to-do-now\">What do you need to do now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hair and beauty professionals need to work out if they\u2019re either <a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1047\" href=\"\/knowledge\/freelance\/am-i-self-employed-employment-status\/\">self-employed or employed<\/a> to determine how to pay tax to HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HMRC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/check-employment-status-for-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">check employment status for tax tool<\/a> helps salon owners and self-employed professionals determine their tax responsibilities. It outlines different working practices and how this can indicate whether someone\u2019s employed or self-employed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salon owners should provide a written agreement about which services they provide and which services are provided by the stylist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can also be a good idea to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">make sure you\u2019re claiming all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/self-assessment\/self-employed-expenses\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1511\">allowable expenses<\/a> you can<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/how-much-does-an-accountant-cost\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"809\">hire an accountant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">update your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/what-is-bookkeeping\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1259\">bookkeeping practices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why renting a chair can cause tax confusion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When salons rent a space or chair and set certain working practices (for example, business hours and clients), this can result in a self-employed stylist or therapist being in \u2018disguised employment\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disguised employment means freelancers are treated like employees but are losing out on rights like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/allowances\/can-i-get-self-employed-holiday-pay\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1275\">holiday pay<\/a> and sick leave. Plus, the salon isn\u2019t paying the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/employer-national-insurance\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"27179\">National Insurance contributions<\/a> from employee salaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a salon owner (rather than the stylist) is setting the working hours, daily tasks, and payment then that suggests they\u2019re an employee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tax-rules-for-employed-and-self-employed-workers\"><strong>Tax rules for employed and self-employed workers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Employment status<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax responsibilities<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What do you need to do?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employed<\/td><td>The business \/ salon owner pays tax to HMRC on behalf of the employee<\/td><td>Check employment rights and contract<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Self-employed<\/td><td>Freelancers report and pay tax to HMRC<\/td><td><a href=\"\/knowledge\/self-assessment\/registering-for-self-assessment\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"35509\">Register for Self <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/self-assessment\/registering-for-self-assessment\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"35509\">Assessment<\/a> and pay income tax and National Insurance to HMRC<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-example-working-out-employment-status\">Example \u2013 working out employment status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HMRC guidance includes example scenarios to help clarify what constitutes an employed position and when someone\u2019s self-employed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a stylist rents a chair in a salon and pays rent to the owner of the salon. They\u2019re self-employed as they set their own work schedule, prices, and appointments. They don\u2019t get paid if they don\u2019t have any appointments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reporting-income-as-a-limited-company\">Reporting income as a limited company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-employed people working through a <a href=\"\/knowledge\/business-structure\/setting-up-a-limited-company\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1270\">limited company<\/a> need to report income on a quarterly corporation tax return. And it\u2019s a legal requirement to <a href=\"\/knowledge\/business-tax\/vat-registration-threshold-small-business-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1556\">register for VAT<\/a> once taxable turnover goes over \u00a390,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paying tax when renting a chair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As a salon owner\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salon owners earning rentable income from hiring out a space or chair need to register for VAT and pay tax on these earnings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As a self-employed stylist\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you rent a chair as a self-employed stylist or beautician then you\u2019ll pay tax through Self Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-get-help\">Where to get help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unsure what you need to do, it\u2019s always best to speak to an accountant or call HMRC. There\u2019s also a range of resources available for people working in the hair and beauty industry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">HMRC helpline: 0300 200 3300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhbf.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Hair &amp; Beauty Federation (NHBF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babtac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">British Association of Beauty Therapy &amp; Cosmetology (BABTAC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply Business Knowledge centre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/self-assessment\/how-to-do-a-self-assessment-tax-return\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"24133\">self-employed tax guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/vat-registration-threshold-small-business-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1556\">VAT explained for small businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/how-much-is-vat-online-vat-calculator\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1408\">VAT calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">hair and beauty professionals need to check their employment status for tax is correct&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">HMRC issued updated tax guidance in May 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">guidance applies to all hair and beauty professionals \u2013 salon-based, mobile, and home-based<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-hair-and-beauty-tax-nbsp\">FAQs \u2013 hair and beauty tax&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are allowable expenses for hairdressers?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hairdressers can claim certain items as business expenses to reduce their tax bill. Allowable expenses for hairdressers include equipment and tools \u2013 from foils and colours to scissors and hairdryers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also claim things like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/hair-and-beauty-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"622\" >business insurance<\/a>, marketing costs, rent a chair fees, clothing, and certain memberships to professional bodies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I tell if I\u2019m self-employed or employed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government has a tool where you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/check-employment-status-for-tax\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">check employment status for tax<\/a> to help you find out whether you\u2019re employed or self-employed. You\u2019ll need to look at the different working practices and activities to determine what this means for your tax responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-end\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Learn what\u2019s changed, who\u2019s affected, and how to stay compliant. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":38921,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"sb_hreflang":"","sb_hreflang_url":"","disable_breadcrumbs":false,"sb_breadcrumbs":[],"sb_reviewed_by":"","sb_review_date":"","sb_enable_content_gating":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[344,335,355,348,110],"hidden-category":[],"coauthors":[25],"class_list":["post-38273","knowledge","type-knowledge","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-tax","category-freelance","category-health-and-beauty","category-self-assessment","category-business-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New HMRC tax guidance for hair and beauty industry [2025]<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New HMRC tax guidance for hair and beauty professionals in 2025. 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