The InvoiceAdept blog.
Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, invoicing, and running a successful trades business, written in plain English, not accountant-speak.
Call-out invoice template UK (2026): CIS, VAT and worked example
Call-out invoice template UK for trades - emergency/first-attendance fee plus labour, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
How long to keep invoices UK (2026): sole trader, CIS and VAT records
How long UK trades should keep invoices and records - sole trader vs limited company, VAT £90k, CIS packs, plus a simple year-folder example.
Growth and Skills Levy 2026: what trade businesses need to know
The Growth and Skills Levy is replacing the Apprenticeship Levy from 2025. If you run a trade business and want to take on apprentices, here's what's changed and how it affects you.
Day-rate invoice template UK (2026): CIS, VAT and worked example
Day-rate invoice template UK for trades — CIS when you bill a contractor, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Slabbing invoice template UK (2026): concrete slabs, paths, CIS and VAT
Slabbing invoice template UK for precast concrete slabs, paths, garage surrounds and yards - CIS, VAT, householder no CIS.
Flagstone invoice template UK (2026): sandstone, Yorkstone, CIS and VAT
Flagstone invoice template UK for sandstone, Yorkstone, limestone and slate flags - CIS, VAT, householder no CIS.
Paving invoice template UK (2026): flags, setts, paths, CIS and VAT
Paving invoice template UK for flags, setts, paths and courtyards - CIS, VAT, householder no CIS.
Asbestos invoice template UK (2026): survey, removal, CIS and VAT
Asbestos invoice template UK for survey, licensed removal and clearance hold - CIS, VAT, householder no CIS.
How to price a job as a tradesperson (without underselling yourself)
A practical guide to pricing trade jobs in the UK. Covers hourly rates by trade, day rates, how to calculate your true costs, when to quote fixed price vs time and materials, and how to handle the dreaded 'how much?' question.
Sole trader vs limited company in 2026: which saves you more tax?
A blunt comparison of sole trader vs limited company for UK tradespeople in 2026. Real tax calculations at different profit levels, the crossover point where incorporating saves money, and the hidden costs nobody tells you about.
Right to work checks: what contractors must do when hiring subcontractors
Hiring a subcontractor without a right to work check can land you with a civil penalty of up to 60,000. Here is what you need to check, when, and how to stay on the right side of the law.
Pension options for self-employed tradespeople: what you need to know
Self-employed tradespeople don't get an employer pension. Here's a plain-English breakdown of your options — from SIPPs to personal pensions — and how to start saving for retirement without overpaying tax.
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