Start a business as a Sole Trader or Limited Company
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About ByteStart
ByteStart is one of the most popular growth business sites in the UK. We publish no-nonsense guides and practical help for start-ups and growing businesses, with a focus on the self-employed (sole traders).
The site was set up by James Leckie and Emyr Williams in 2004.
Over the past 25 years, the team behind ByteStart has also developed some of the most popular business sites in the UK.
For more details, see the About ByteStart page.
Starting a pension to save for your retirement is fairly easy to do. Here’s what you need to know about setting up a pension in 2026/27 as a sole trader.
Find out how National Insurance works for sole traders, including Class 2/4 rates, how to pay, and how it differs from employee and limited company rules.
How the State Pension works if you’re self-employed, including NI rates, qualifying years, how to fill gaps, and why you may need extra retirement savings.
Calculate how much tax you’ll pay as a sole trader in 2026/27, including income tax and National Insurance, based on your business profits after expenses.
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) reduces your capital gains tax bill if you sell your business. How does BADR works and what are the current rates?