The freelance admin you were never taught
Practical guides for UK freelancers: contracts, invoicing, tax, pricing, and what to do when a job goes wrong.
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National Insurance when you're self-employed: what you actually pay
Class 2 stopped being a bill for most sole traders in April 2024, and a lot of the advice online still says otherwise. What Class 4 costs on your profit, what the credit on your record is protecting, and the one year where you have a decision to make.
Sole trader or limited company? A UK freelancer's guide for 2026
Most freelancers should stay sole traders longer than the internet suggests. What each structure actually is, what the April 2026 dividend rise did to the sums, and the reasons to incorporate that have nothing to do with tax.
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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.
Making Tax Digital: what UK freelancers need to know (2026)
HMRC's Making Tax Digital starts April 2026 for freelancers over £50,000. Here's what it means, what you need, and how to prepare.
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