Self-employment & sole traders
Setting up as a sole trader, self-assessment, expenses and the tax that follows.
11 articles
Claiming Expenses When Self-Employed
A guide to claiming expenses when self-employed: allowable costs, simplified flat rates, capital allowances, the trading allowance and record-keeping.
How much tax will I pay when self-employed?
How much tax a self-employed person pays: worked examples of Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance across profit levels, with effective rates.
Self-employed tax return: a complete how-to guide
How to file a self-employed tax return: registering for Self Assessment, the SA100 and SA103 forms, deadlines, payments on account and Making Tax Digital.
How to pay tax when self-employed: the complete guide
How to pay tax when self-employed: income tax bands, Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance, Self Assessment deadlines, payments on account and Making Tax Digit
Payroll for the Self-Employed: What Actually Applies
Sole traders do not run payroll on themselves. This guide explains when payroll starts for the self-employed: first hires, director salaries, and PAYE duties.
Can a sole trader claim Employment Allowance?
Can a sole trader claim Employment Allowance? Yes, if they employ staff and pay employer National Insurance. The rules, limits and savings explained.
Class 2 National Insurance for the Self-Employed
Class 2 NI for the self-employed explained: the £3.65/week rate, the £7,105 small profits threshold, the benefits it protects, and how to pay via Self Assessmen
PAYE vs self assessment: which applies to you?
PAYE and self assessment are the two main ways HMRC collects income tax in the UK. This guide explains how each system works, who needs each one, and when both
Hiring and Onboarding Freelancers - Your HR & Payroll Guide
How to onboard freelancers the right way?
How to set up as a sole trader and prepare your self-assessment tax return in 2024?
2024 How-to Guide to Sole Trader Set-Up in the UK
How Remote Work Has Increased Hiring Managers’ Willingness To Use Freelancers
See why remote freelancing is on the rise.