Sole trader
£57,711estimated annual take-home- Income tax
- £19,432
- Class 4 NI
- £2,857
Tax calculator
Sole trader or limited company?
A simple 2026/27 comparison to help you start the right conversation.
UK tax calculator · 2026/27
Sole trader or limited company?
Compare estimated take-home on the same annual profit. The company calculation uses a £12,570 salary, with the rest available as dividends.
Limited company
£55,890estimated annual take-home- Salary
- £12,570
- Dividends
- £52,476
Illustrative estimate using announced 2026/27 rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Assumes one owner, no other income, pension contributions, student loan, associated companies or Employment Allowance. It includes Income Tax, Class 4 National Insurance, employer National Insurance, Corporation Tax and dividend tax. It excludes accountancy and company administration costs. This is not personal tax advice.
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