We’re chuffed you’re joining Hnry! But we also understand that it can feel like a big deal handing over your details to a new company on the internet (even one as charming as us).
So, to ease any concerns, here’s a quick walk through of everything we need from you, and why.
What you need to sign up for a Hnry Account
An email address and password
These will be your login credentials for the Hnry App.
💡 We will never, ever ask for your password. Not ever. If you get a request that appears to be from us asking for your password, it’s definitely a scam. Please report it!
The Hnry App
To keep you and your details secure, Hnry requires you to use biometrics (like Face ID) to log into Hnry.
This means you’ll need to download the Hnry App to your mobile device as part of the signup process.
Your bank account details
All we need is the name on your bank account, your account number, and sort code, so we can forward you your earnings. That’s it.
We won’t be able to access your personal bank account, see your bank feed or transactions, or move your money around.
Your National Insurance number (NINO) and Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)
We use your National Insurance number and Unique Taxpayer Reference to send your taxes, National Insurance contributions, and student loan repayments to the right place with HMRC.
Your estimated annual earnings from all income sources
To get your taxes as spot-on as possible, we need to know about any income you might have outside your sole trader earnings, like:
- PAYE income
- Rental income (which Hnry can sort!)
- Dividends (ditto)
What type of work you do
Knowing what type of work you do helps us provide you with more targeted support, or hints and tips specific to your industry – we’re here to help, after all!
It also helps us make sure you’re claiming all the allowable expenses you’re eligible for.
Whether or not you’re VAT registered
If you’re VAT registered, we need to know so we can:
- Add VAT to your prices when you create a Hnry Invoice
- Collect VAT from your incoming payments and send it to HMRC
- Complete and file your VAT returns, whenever they’re due
If you have a student loan
If you’re still paying off a student loan, we’ve got you covered. We’ll calculate, deduct, and pay the right amount on your behalf so you never have to think about it.
Our security credentials
At Hnry, we take security very, very seriously. After all, we’re one of the fastest-growing accountancies in the UK and Australasia, processing billions in payments each year – so we don’t take shortcuts when it comes to keeping your data safe.
That’s why:
- We run all staff through regular security, risk, and compliance trainings
- We insist on either two-factor authentication or biometric sign-in for our app
- We meet all the requirements for secure integration with HMRC
- We’re even ISO 27001 certified – it’s an internationally recognised standard for the highest level of business security.
More importantly, we’re trusted by thousands of sole traders across the UK and beyond to handle their taxes, manage their financial admin, and help them get paid on time.
If this sounds good to you, brilliant! Welcome to Hnry. We think you’re going to like it here.
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