What is £500 a day after tax?
Each setup for the same day rate, worked out with the Modulas calculator, using HMRC rates for 2026/27.
| Setup | A year | A month | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrella company | £68,706 | £5,726 | 59% |
| Inside IR35 | £74,637 | £6,220 | 64% |
| Limited company | £72,765 | £6,064 | 63% |
| Sole trader | £75,391 | £6,283 | 65% |
Tax at the rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each setup's page has the Scottish figures.
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Sources
Rates checked against GOV.UK on 8 October 2026.
- Income tax rates and bands
- Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027
- National Insurance rates and category letters
- Scottish income tax
- Tax on dividends
- Changes to tax rates for property, savings and dividend income
- Corporation tax rates and allowances
- Corporation tax marginal relief
- National Insurance rates and allowances
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Modulas, 'What is £500 a day after tax?', https://modulas.io/answers/500-a-day-after-tax/. HMRC rates for 2026/27, checked against GOV.UK on 8 October 2026.