The Freelancer OS forConsultants
Contracts scoped for consulting engagements. Invoices with proper payment terms. Tax estimates calibrated for higher earners.
Common Startup Problems
Becoming self-employed should be filled with excitement, and not a mad scramble for contract and invoice templates, or worrying about tax or how to look professional.
Scope of advice is unclear
Consultants give advice — but what exactly is covered? Without a clear contract, clients assume your engagement includes ongoing support, implementation, and unlimited revisions. Disputes over what was 'in scope' are constant.
30-day payment terms mean cash flow gaps
You invoiced £5,000 last month but it hasn't landed yet. Consultants typically work on 30-day payment terms, which means a permanent gap between delivering work and getting paid. It catches new consultants off guard.
Higher income = bigger tax surprise
Consulting rates are higher than many freelance disciplines — which means the tax bill is too. Without a running estimate, consultants are often shocked when their first Self Assessment lands. The higher rate threshold creeps up fast.
How TrustSolo helps consultants
We automate your contracts, invoicing and tax planning allowing you to focus on delivery
Contracts
A contract scoped for consulting — deliverables, liability, and payment terms
Covers scope of advice, deliverables, payment terms, and liability caps. Purpose-built for consulting engagements so both sides know exactly what is included.
Consulting Services Agreement
Invoicing
Consulting invoices with a payment link — not another PDF to chase
Send professional invoices with Stripe payment built in. Workshops, strategy sessions, follow-up work — itemised and payable in one click.
Freelance Consultant
Tax
A running tax estimate for consultants — calibrated for higher earners
Consulting income often crosses into the higher rate band. See your income tax, Class 2 NI, and Class 4 NI update in real time so you know what to set aside at every milestone.
Clients
Every consulting client, engagement and invoice — in one place
See your full client history at a glance. Active engagements, outstanding invoices, signed contracts. No spreadsheets, no CRM subscriptions.
Already freelancing?
Tell us where you are this tax year and we'll take it from here — contracts, invoices, tax estimates, all caught up from day one.
Get set up in just 5 minutes
How it works
Create an account
Confirm your discipline, trading name, rates
Add your first client and send a contract
Ready-made template contracts, Solicitor-reviewed, signed online
Invoice them and get paid
Includes online payment link, automatic reminders
Ready-made contract templates for copywriters, designers, developers, photographers, consultants, and more.
TrustSolo provides everything you need from day one.
Built on trust
Why freelancers trust us
Consultant rates
What should you charge?
See typical UK day rates for consultants at every experience level.
Simple pricing
One plan to get started. More on the way.
- Solicitor-reviewed contracts for your discipline
- Professional invoices with online payment links
- Automated payment reminders
- Tax estimate with set-aside guidance
- Freelance rate calculator
- Client address book
- Dashboard with income tracking
- Everything in Solo
- Proposals and quotes
- Time tracking
- Expense tracking with receipt capture
- Business health dashboard
- Accountant access seat
Frequently asked questions
No. TrustSolo handles contracts, invoicing, payments, and tax estimates. For full bookkeeping you’ll eventually want an accountant, but TrustSolo gives you everything you need in your first 18 months.
Ready to send your first consulting contract?
Set up properly from day one. TrustSolo handles the contracts, invoices, payments and tax — so you can focus on delivering results for your clients.
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