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Sole Trader vs Limited Company: When Does Going Limited Actually Pay Off?

7 October 2026 by James Veal Leave a Comment

Calculator on a desk, used to compare sole trader and limited company tax

Many self-employed people in Scotland ask the same question: at what profit does it make sense to become a limited company? The old rule of thumb was around £30,000 to £40,000. However, since the 2026 … [Read more...] about Sole Trader vs Limited Company: When Does Going Limited Actually Pay Off?

Filed Under: Bookkeeping & Accountancy Tagged With: accountancy, corporation tax, limited company, National Insurance, Scotland, sole trader, tax planning, tax tips

National Insurance Gaps: What HMRC’s Letters to the Self-Employed Mean

13 August 2026 by James Veal

National Insurance gaps — HMRC letter graphic from Premier Bookkeeping and Accountancy

If you're self-employed and a letter has landed from HMRC about gaps in your National Insurance record, take a breath. It isn't a bill. It doesn't automatically mean anything is wrong. HMRC is writing … [Read more...] about National Insurance Gaps: What HMRC’s Letters to the Self-Employed Mean

Filed Under: Tax & Self Assessment Tagged With: HMRC, National Insurance, self employed, sole trader

National Insurance for the Self-Employed: Class 2 and Class 4 Explained

25 May 2026 by James Veal

Calculator and financial documents on a desk representing National Insurance calculations for the self-employed

When you work for an employer, National Insurance is handled automatically through payroll. When you’re self-employed, it works quite differently — and understanding the two classes of NI … [Read more...] about National Insurance for the Self-Employed: Class 2 and Class 4 Explained

Filed Under: Tax & Self Assessment Tagged With: East Lothian, Edinburgh, HMRC, National Insurance, Scotland, self employed, sole trader, tax tips

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