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What employed electricians earn by percentile and hour, from ONS ASHE data, with the self-employed and apprentice picture.
Read the guidePlumber and heating engineer pay by percentile and hour, from ONS ASHE data, plus Gas Safe and self-employed context.
Read the guideCarpenter and joiner pay by percentile and hour, from ONS ASHE data, with the self-employed day-rate picture.
Read the guideBricklayer pay by percentile and hour, from ONS ASHE data, with the self-employed picture.
Read the guideWhen trades must register for VAT, the construction reverse charge, 0% and 5% rates on building work, and the Flat Rate Scheme.
Read the guideStrike-off with DS01, the conditions, a step-by-step checklist, and when you need liquidation instead.
Read the guideWhat builders, electricians, plumbers and roofers call their companies, naming ideas, and how to check a name is free.
Read the guideWhat you need, 20% vs 30% deductions, gross payment status and how to claim deductions back.
Read the guideIncome Tax and Class 4 National Insurance on your profit, what to put aside each month, payments on account and CIS.
Read the guideWhat happens to a dissolved company's debts and assets, restoring it with RT01 or a court order, and what to do if it was your builder.
Read the guide2026/27 dividend tax rates, what you'll pay, and the best salary and dividend mix for your company profit.
Read the guideWork out the CIS deduction on an invoice and estimate your year-end CIS tax refund.
Read the guideCompulsory and voluntary (DS01) strike-off, the Gazette timeline, how to object, and the CF14 8LH default address.
Read the guideFree calculator comparing take-home pay, plus CIS, liability and when a limited company pays off.
Read the guideOfficial ONS salaries for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers and more, with hourly rates and pay ranges.
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