The InvoiceAdept blog.
Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, invoicing, and running a successful trades business, written in plain English, not accountant-speak.
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.
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.
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