UK Self-Employed Tax Blog
Practical tax guides for freelancers, contractors, and sole traders. All articles use 2026/27 HMRC rates.
What is Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders?
Everything you need to know about the MTD rollout, deadlines, and how to comply in 2026.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Tax BasicsHow Much Tax Does a Sole Trader Pay in the UK?
A complete breakdown of sole trader income tax, NI, and how to estimate your annual tax bill.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Business StructureSole Trader vs Limited Company — Which is Better in 2026?
An in-depth comparison of the two most popular UK business structures with 2026/27 tax examples.
June 2026 · 5 min read
ExpensesComplete Guide to Self-Employed Expenses in 2026
What you can and cannot claim as a UK sole trader, with examples for common expense types.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Self AssessmentWhat is Payment on Account? A Plain English Guide
How HMRC's advance payment system works and how to calculate your payments on account.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Getting StartedHow to Register as a Sole Trader with HMRC
Step-by-step guide to registering for Self Assessment and setting up as a UK sole trader.
June 2026 · 5 min read
DeadlinesSole Trader Tax Deadlines 2026/27 — Complete Calendar
Key HMRC dates including Self Assessment, payment on account, and VAT quarterly deadlines.
June 2026 · 5 min read
National InsuranceNational Insurance for Sole Traders Explained
How Class 4 NI works in 2026/27, what changed after Class 2 was abolished, and how NI is calculated.
June 2026 · 5 min read