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.
Sole trader tax and National Insurance calculator – 2026/27
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) – 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?
MTD ITSA deadlines explained: when you need to submit and what to file
Making Tax Digital for the self-employed: who it applies to, quarterly deadlines, and how to prepare before the April 2026 deadline.
VAT for the self-employed – what you need to know in 2026
A practical guide to VAT for sole traders in 2025 – when to register, how it works, VAT returns, reclaiming expenses, and how to stay compliant with HMRC.
10 self assessment mistakes sole traders make every January (and how to avoid them)
Common errors sole traders make at tax return time, from payments on account shocks and late payment penalties to MTD changes in 2026. Be prepared!
How to register as self-employed with HMRC – the key steps
You’re self-employed if you work for yourself and aren’t paid through PAYE. If you earn more than £1,000 a year this way, you need to register with HMRC.
Small company owners hit hard by April 2026 dividend tax increase
In today's Autumn Budget, the Chancellor confirmed that the basic and higher rates of dividend tax will rise by two percentage points from April 2026.
HMRC reminds Christmas side hustlers to check if they need to pay tax
HMRC has issued a festive reminder to anyone making extra money from market stalls and other seasonal side hustles, to check if their earnings are taxable.