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Written for sole traders in the UK. Updated 15 November 2026. Each guide links to a calculator and to the GOV.UK page the rules come from.

  • MTD for Income Tax explained
  • Expenses sole traders can claim
  • How to register as self-employed
  • When to register for VAT
  • How payments on account work

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