Sitters on Bubble operate as self employed, and are solely responsible for their own tax affairs. Everyone’s individual circumstances are different and we are unable to offer tax advice.

If you have questions about whether you owe any tax on your earnings or any other obligations, we advise you to seek help from an accountant and/or consult the Government website.

As of January 2024, the annual threshold for paying income tax in the UK is £12,570. This means if you earn less than this in the year, you will not be liable to pay any tax on your earnings. However – it is likely that, even though no tax is due, you may still have to file a self-assessment form once a year to HMRC. Because of this, seeking advice from one of the sources noted above is advisable.

Whether you do babysitting via your own personal sources and other online platforms, or whether you do babysitting through Bubble, the same tax rules apply and the same tax liability – if any – will arise.

According to UK law, all digital marketplaces for goods and services, including Bubble, need to report once a year to HMRC with regards to the activity of Sellers (or Suppliers) on their platform.

In line with the above regulation, Bubble will be providing sitters at the end of each calendar year with a breakdown of their activity and earnings on the platform, making it easier for them to comply with any tax obligations they may have.