Guides
Plain-English help with the paperwork side of running a trade business in the UK.
How to invoice as a sole trader in the UK
A plain-English guide to invoicing as a UK sole trader: what to include, numbering, payment terms, VAT, sending invoices and keeping records.
Read the guide →Do I need to register for VAT?
When UK sole traders and tradespeople must register for VAT, the £90,000 threshold, voluntary registration, VAT rates and what changes on your invoices.
Read the guide →How to chase an unpaid invoice
Step-by-step guide to chasing unpaid invoices in the UK: polite reminders, phone calls, payment plans, statutory interest for business customers and court.
Read the guide →Quote vs estimate: what's the difference?
The difference between a quote and an estimate for UK tradespeople, when to use each, what to include, and how to handle extra work and price changes.
Read the guide →CIS invoices explained for subcontractors
How CIS works for UK subcontractors: deduction rates, what the deduction is worked out on, what to put on a CIS invoice, statements, and the VAT reverse charge.
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