What National Insurance do self-employed people pay in 2026/27?
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.
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The best salary and dividend split for directors in 2026/27
Most company directors are paid an annual salary, and draw down profits as dividends. What is the optimal salary/dividend split in 2026/27?
State Pension for the self-employed: National Insurance and qualifying years
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.
Limited company dividend tax guide – 2026/27 tax year
Here’s how company dividends are taxed, and how you calculate the amount of tax you need to pay on your dividends.
A simple guide to SIPPs for the self-employed
A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a popular way of saving for retirement for the self employed. Read our simple summary to find out more.
How pension tax relief works for the self-employed
Learn how pension tax relief works for sole traders. Understand allowances, limits and how self-employed pensions differ from limited company directors.
Limited Company Tax Calculator – 2026/27
If you’re a company director, this calculator will work out your net profits, after expenses and tax. You can distribute the profits as dividends.
Should you pay into a pension or an ISA if you’re self-employed?
Pension or ISA if you’re self-employed – which is best? Compare tax relief, access rules and allowances, plus how SIPPs and ISAs can work together.
How to start an Airbnb business – the basics
If you have a spare room, second home or other property, letting it through Airbnb can provide an extra source of income or become a business in its own right. There’s plenty to sort out before you start taking bookings, though. As well as deciding what to charge and preparing the property for guests, you … Read more
How to start a dog walking or pet sitting business
Dog walking and pet sitting are increasingly popular ways to earn extra money, and both are relatively cheap and straightforward to get started with.