How do pensions work if you’re a sole trader?
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.
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Can sole traders give to charity and get tax relief?
If you’re self-employed, it is easy to make charitable donations, but they aren’t treated in the same way as other business expenses.
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.
How tax works if you’re self-employed (2026/27)
In this guide, we look at the taxes the self-employed pay. We also look at some common mistakes to avoid when it comes to dealing with HMRC.
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?
Being self-employed and the State Pension – NI rules, rates and filling gaps
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.
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) – 10%, then 14%, now 18%
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?
Self-employed can now get Enhanced DBS checks without an employer
Guide to Enhanced DBS checks for self-employed people (since the 2026 legislation change), including eligibility, the application process, and costs.
Subsistence expenses for sole traders: meals, hotels and what you can claim
A guide to subsistence expenses for sole traders, including HMRC rules on claiming meals, drinks and accommodation while travelling for work purposes.