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Guides for UK sole traders
Plain-English answers to the questions every new sole trader asks — what to charge and how to invoice correctly.
How much should a UK freelancer charge in 2026?
UK market rates by field and the simple maths for setting your own rate — tax, NI and non-billable hours included.
Read the guide →What must go on a UK invoice? The 8 required items
The details every UK invoice needs, sole-trader extras, when you need a full VAT invoice and the late-payment rules.
Read the guide →How to become a UK sole trader in 2026/27
The five steps from first client to HMRC — registration deadlines, what you pay in NI, and when VAT kicks in.
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