Welcome to your freelancer resource hub.
This page provides clear, actionable, and regularly updated guides tailored for UK freelancers and sole traders.
📆 All content reflects UK law for 2025–2026, based on official GOV.UK guidance.
💼 Ideal for self-employed professionals, gig workers, and remote contractors.
🔗 Your Resources & Guides
Understand exactly how much tax you'll pay as a UK sole trader. Includes tax bands, NICs, trading allowance, and Self Assessment advice.
👉 Read the Guide: UK Freelance Tax Guide (2025–26)
From insurance and software to unpaid sick days, many new freelancers forget to budget for essential business costs. Here are five you absolutely must plan for.
👉 Read the Guide: 5 Hidden Costs That Can Sink a Freelance Business
Your day rate isn't what you actually keep. We'll walk you through a simple way to estimate your real take-home pay after accounting for tax, National Insurance, and expenses.
👉 Read the Guide: A Freelancer's Guide to Understanding Take-Home Pay
Wondering if you need to register as a sole trader? If you’ve earned over £1,000 in self-employed income this tax year, the answer is yes. Here we will break down when and how to register with HMRC, avoid penalties, and set yourself up with the right financial habits from the start.
👉 Read the Guide: HMRC Registration: Do I need to register as a sole trader with HMRC?