#self-employed
6 articles tagged “self-employed”
Estimate vs Quote vs Invoice: What's the Difference and When to Use Each
Estimates, quotes, and invoices are not interchangeable — each carries different legal weight. Knowing the difference protects you from disputes and helps customers trust your pricing from the start.
VAT Registration for Tradespeople: When You Must Register and What to Do
The VAT registration threshold is £90,000. Here is exactly when you must register, what the Flat Rate Scheme means for trades, and how VAT affects the way you quote for jobs.
CIS Explained: What Every Self-Employed Subcontractor Needs to Know
The Construction Industry Scheme affects every self-employed subcontractor in the UK. Here is how CIS deductions work, what you can claim back, and why gross payment status matters.
Making Tax Digital for Tradespeople: What You Need to Know in 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live for sole traders earning over £50,000. Here is what it means for tradespeople, what you need to do, and which software qualifies.
UK Tradesman Day Rates & Hourly Rates 2026
A complete reference for UK tradesman rates in 2026 — day rates, hourly rates, and self-employed benchmarks for every major trade, with regional breakdowns.
Five Essential Tax Write-Offs Every Independent Tradesman Is Currently Missing This Year
Most self-employed tradesmen leave hundreds — sometimes thousands — of pounds on the table every tax year. Here are five legitimate HMRC-approved deductions you're almost certainly not claiming.