How freelance translators and interpreters are taxed as sole traders in 2026/27 — allowable expenses, VAT on overseas clients, Class 4 NI and Self Assessment basics.
Should a self-employed handyman, builder or tradesperson register for VAT before hitting the £90,000 threshold in 2026/27? Weighing the flat rate scheme, competitiveness and reclaiming input VAT.
The VAT, customs duty and registration costs of personally importing a car from the EU into the UK in 2026/27, post-Brexit, including the rules for new vs used vehicles.
How VAT works differently for Northern Ireland businesses trading goods with the EU in 2026/27 under the Windsor Framework, compared with the rest of the UK, and why services are treated differently again.
Why VAT-registered businesses can usually only reclaim 50% of the VAT on a leased company car in 2026/27, and when the full 100% can be reclaimed instead.
Tax treatment of farm diversification income in 2026/27: holiday lets, wedding venues, farm shops and renewable energy leases -- how it differs from farming trades, VAT issues, and the Agricultural Property Relief impact.
A practical walkthrough of registering for VAT online via HMRC's Government Gateway in 2026/27 -- documents needed, choosing your effective date and accounting scheme.
Private school fees have carried 20% VAT since January 2025. Here's what's taxed, what's still exempt, a worked cost example, and planning considerations for parents in 2026.
The VAT registration threshold is £90,000 in 2026/27. Here's when registration becomes compulsory, when voluntary registration makes sense, and whether the Flat Rate Scheme saves or costs you money.
How VAT applies to distance selling from the UK to EU consumers in 2026/27, the EU One Stop Shop, and when a UK-based online seller must register for VAT abroad.
How the VAT Flat Rate Scheme works in 2026/27, why the 16.5% limited cost trader rate catches many service businesses, and when the scheme still saves money.
A practical guide to the VAT Flat Rate Scheme in 2026/27 -- how it works, sector rates, the Limited Cost Trader 16.5% trap, the 1% first-year discount and a worked example for an IT contractor.
