What expenses can a self-employed electrician claim?

What expenses can a self-employed electrician claim? A self-employed electrician can claim cable, fittings, tools, test equipment, scheme fees, certificate software, van costs and protective gear. In 2026-27, each £100 claimed saves £26 if your profit sits in the basic rate band (outside Scotland). Yes. On the cash basis, the default for sole traders, equipment you buy to keep and use in the business is an allowable expense in the year you pay for it. Calibration and repairs to it count as maintenance of business equipment. Yes, if you are already trading as an electrician. NICEIC (Certsure) and NAPIT are on the government's list of competent person schemes, and GOV.UK allows trade or professional membership related to your business. No. HMRC's CIS 340 guide says ordinary householders having work done on their own home are not contractors, so they pay your invoice in full. CIS can apply when a builder or main contractor pays you instead. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.