The InvoiceAdept blog.

Self-Employed Mileage Allowance 2026: Rates for Tradespeople

HMRC's 2026 mileage rates for self-employed tradespeople: 45p first 10,000 miles, 25p after — and what counts as a business mile when you work on site.

Invoice numbering UK rules (2026): HMRC sequential numbers, VAT and gaps

Practical UK invoice numbering rules for 2026: what HMRC requires on VAT invoices, how sequential series work, gaps and voids, year/branch prefixes, sole trader vs limited company, CIS and proforma vs tax invoices.

CIS monthly returns UK (2026): CIS300, deadlines, verification and deductions

Contractor CIS300 guide for 2026: you deduct 20%/30%/0% from labour (HMRC does not), file by the 19th, verify first, materials evidenced. InvoiceAdept does not file CIS300.

Deposit invoice template UK (2026): VAT tax point, refunds and what to put on it

UK trades deposit invoice for 2026: what to put on the PDF, VAT tax point on advances, Consumer Rights refunds, CIS on contractor deposits, and the balance invoice. VAT threshold £90,000. InvoiceAdept keeps records; it does not file to HMRC.

How to invoice a client in the UK as a tradesperson (2026)

Who you are billing decides everything: CIS, reverse charge, deposits, and where to send the invoice. The 2026 on-site version for UK trades.

Domestic reverse charge invoice UK: CIS wording, worked example, and when you must not charge VAT

How to raise a UK domestic reverse charge invoice for CIS construction work. HMRC wording, a 20% CIS worked example, the end-user notice, and when you must not charge VAT.

How to send a WhatsApp invoice in the UK (and get paid from the chat)

Send a UK trade invoice on WhatsApp with a pay link. Why it beats email for homeowners, how InvoiceAdept Pro sends it, and how that differs from Yoley.

MTD invoicing software for UK tradespeople 2026: records vs filing

Set Your Day Rate as a Tradesperson UK

Discover how to effectively set your day rate as a UK tradesperson. Maximise your earnings and avoid common pricing mistakes in 2026.

Setting Your Day Rate as a Tradesperson in the UK

Discover how to set your day rate as a UK tradesperson in 2026. Practical insights to boost your earning potential.

Set Your Day Rate as a Tradesperson in the UK

Discover how to effectively set your tradesperson day rate in the UK for 2026. Maximise your earnings with our expert guide.

CIS vs PAYE UK: see the 2026 guide

This CIS vs PAYE page is consolidated into the 2026 UK guide. Status first, then CIS 20%/30% or PAYE — not a second long article.