Sole Trader Blogs
Resources and information for self-employed sole traders working for themselves in business. Find out what you need to know about keeping records, managing your accounts, registering for and paying tax, as well as help and guidance on claiming expenses, grants and support as a sole trader.
What Type of Legal Structure Should I Choose When I Start a Business?
13th February 2026The structure you choose when you start a business affects how the business operates, the amount of tax you pay, how you…
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UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed
15th January 2026Read our guide to UK tax rates and thresholds for sole traders, limited companies, partners and partnerships, employers, and other businesses. Paying…
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How Do Sole Traders Register for Self Assessment?
8th January 2026Depending on how much you earn as a sole trader, you might need to register for Self Assessment so you can pay…
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Architects and Tax
28th December 2025Architecture is a highly diverse sector when it comes to tax. It’s partly down to the type of businesses that carry out…
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Should I Own My Property Through a Limited Company or as a Sole Trader?
27th November 2025Owning and renting out property can provide a useful (and hopefully reliable) monthly income stream. Your asset should also grow in value,…
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Can a Sole Trader Have Multiple Businesses?
17th October 2025As a sole trader, you might well have more than one business. The good news is it’s absolutely fine to do so…
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What else is included in our accountancy packages?
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Unlimited support via phone or email
Automated reminders for your important deadlines
Annual tax efficiency reviews to reduce your tax bill
Proactive checks of your bookkeeping on Pandle
Automated bank feeds to speed up your bookkeeping
Live chat support on our bookkeeping software
Mobile app to invoice customers & upload receipts
Free representation during a HMRC investigation
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VAT Returns
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MTD IT Quarterly Updates
Your final, end of year MTD Income Tax submission is included in your fee, without this add-on service.
We would recommend you submit the quarterly updates yourself using Pandle or alternative bookkeeping software.
However, if you would prefer us to submit these quarterly updates for you, there is an additional fee of £35.00 per month.
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Bookkeeping
You will receive our bookkeeping software Pandle for free, as part of your package.
You can use this to complete your own bookkeeping, or we can provide a quote to complete your bookkeeping for you.
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