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Freelancing, done right.

Plain-English guides on contracts, invoicing, tax and getting paid — for UK freelancers in their first years.

The complete UK freelancer's guide to contracts, invoicing & tax

Just gone freelance in the UK? A calm, practical guide to your first years: registering with HMRC, pricing, contracts, invoicing and staying on top of tax.

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First years

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Contracts & getting paid

Do I legally need a contract as a UK freelancer?

5 min read · 14 Jul 2026

Tax & MTD

How much tax will I pay as a freelancer? (UK)

9 min read · 14 Jul 2026

First years

How to register as self-employed with HMRC (UK)

5 min read · 14 Jul 2026

Tax & MTD

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Tax & MTD

How much tax will I pay as a freelancer? (UK)

9 min read · 14 Jul 2026

First years

How to register as self-employed with HMRC (UK)

5 min read · 14 Jul 2026

Tax & MTD

Payments on account, explained (UK Self Assessment)

6 min read · 14 Jul 2026

Contracts & getting paid

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Bookkeeping

The bookkeeper's guide to contracts and invoicing (UK)

11 min read · 21 Jul 2026

Social media

The social media manager's guide to contracts and invoicing (UK)

9 min read · 21 Jul 2026

Tutoring

The tutor's guide to contracts and invoicing (UK)

10 min read · 21 Jul 2026

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Bookkeeping

The bookkeeper's guide to contracts and invoicing (UK)

11 min read · 21 Jul 2026

Social media

The social media manager's guide to contracts and invoicing (UK)

9 min read · 21 Jul 2026

Tutoring

The tutor's guide to contracts and invoicing (UK)

10 min read · 21 Jul 2026