https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/32598/sole-trader-advice Hi, I&#39;m planning on returning to locum work. Last time I used an Umbrella company. But this time I want to be a Sole trader, does anyone have any tips regarding this ? Any advice gratefully received ! en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/179162?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:55:39 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:79866efa-ff7e-4e5f-814c-495aece3e692Deena Townsend<p>Hello,&nbsp; I would definitely recommend sole trader over umbrella.&nbsp; You will end up with more take home pay at the end of the day!</p> <p>You need a simple spreadsheet to track your outgoings and income so that you can fill in a tax return at the end of the year.&nbsp; They are not that scary.&nbsp; You may wish to use an accountant for this, who shouldnt charge very much for that service.</p> <p>Keep all your receipts and look at Gov.uk for help with what you can and can&#39;t claim for in your tax return, such as travel costs, uniform etc.</p> <p>Happy for you to DM me (can you do that on here?) if you want more detail.&nbsp; I&#39;ve been self employed locuming for 15 years.</p> <p>Good Luck!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>