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Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, invoicing, and running a successful trades business, written in plain English, not accountant-speak.
Labour-only invoice template UK (2026): labour lines, CIS and VAT
Labour-only invoice template UK for trades — time with no materials lines, CIS when a contractor pays, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k.
Materials-only invoice template UK (2026): goods supply, CIS and VAT
Materials-only invoice template UK for trades — goods supply with no labour, usually outside CIS, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Night rate invoice template UK (2026): overnight uplift, CIS and VAT
Night-rate invoice template UK for trades - overnight uplift, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Overtime invoice template UK (2026): uplift rates, CIS, VAT
Overtime invoice template UK for trades - weekday after-hours uplift, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Bank holiday invoice template UK (2026): premium rates, CIS, VAT
Bank holiday invoice template UK for trades - named public-holiday premium uplift, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Weekend invoice template UK (2026): premium rates, CIS, VAT
Weekend invoice template UK for trades - Saturday/Sunday premium uplift, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90,000, plus a worked example.
Timesheet invoice template UK (2026): CIS, VAT and worked example
Timesheet invoice template UK for trades - sheet-backed labour, dayworks refs, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
How to invoice a limited company UK (2026): PO, VAT and CIS
How to invoice a limited company UK (2026): PO, VAT and CISHow to invoice a UK limited company: purchase orders, registered name, CIS only when it applies, VAT £90k, worked example and FAQ.
Hourly invoice template UK (2026): CIS, VAT and worked example
Hourly invoice template UK for trades - hours x rate, travel and materials, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
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.
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