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Self-employed tax

Income Tax, National Insurance, and what to set aside as a sole trader.

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Self-employed tax explained: what a sole trader pays

How Income Tax and National Insurance work for a UK sole trader, the rates and bands, why expenses cut your bill, and how much to set aside so it is never a shock.

Read guide→Updated July 2026 · 7 min read

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