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Should you ask for a deposit? A UK freelancer's guide to upfront payments
Asking for a deposit before you start work is normal freelance practice, not cheeky. Here's how much to ask for, when to skip it, the UK legal caveats, and how HelloNoa raises the deposit invoice for you.
When your client's lawyer wants changes: what's fair, what isn't
Your client's legal team sent comments on your contract. Some asks are fair, some have a built-in answer, and some quietly shift all the risk onto you. Here's how to tell them apart — and the one sentence that ends most negotiations.
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MTD's first quarterly update is due 7 August: here's what to actually do
Making Tax Digital is no longer coming, it's live. If you're over the £50,000 threshold, your first quarterly update covers April to July and is due by 7 August 2026. Here's exactly what to submit and how to avoid the payments-on-account shock.
Allowable expenses for UK freelancers: what you can and can't claim
You only pay tax on your profit, not your turnover. Here's what counts as an allowable business expense for UK freelancers, what doesn't, and how simplified expenses can save you the admin.
Can you use an England & Wales freelance contract internationally? (Yes, with a few caveats)
You don't have to live in England to use an English-law contract. The Hague Conventions make it travel. But if your client is a consumer abroad, they keep one important right, and mediation makes most of this academic anyway.
Do you need to assign IP to your client? A UK freelancer's guide
Most freelance work only needs a licence, not an assignment. Here's how to tell the difference, when assignment is genuinely necessary (logos, software), and when it's overkill (coaching, consulting).
What to do when a freelance project goes wrong (without going to court)
Most freelance disputes never reach a courtroom. Here's the three-step path your HelloNoa contract gives you: talk, mediate, court. Plus the £75 fix nobody told you about.
Best contract software for UK freelancers (2026)
What is the best contract software for UK freelancers? Comparing HelloNoa, DocuSign, Bonsai, Rocket Lawyer, and PandaDoc for UK-compliant contracts with e-signatures.
Best all-in-one tools for UK freelancers (2026)
What is the best all-in-one platform for UK freelancers? Comparing HelloNoa, Bonsai, HoneyBook, and Plutio for proposals, contracts, invoicing, and time tracking in one place.
Best invoicing software for UK freelancers (2026)
What is the best invoicing software for UK freelancers? Comparing HelloNoa, FreshBooks, Xero, Bonsai, and Wave: GBP pricing, UK tax support, and HMRC readiness.
HelloNoa vs Plutio: which is better for UK freelancers?
Comparing HelloNoa and Plutio for UK freelancers. Both are British, but one's a global all-in-one toolbox and the other's a focused UK workflow. Pricing, contracts, VAT, and which fits you.
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