Marketing
How to Get Paid for Referrals You Already Make
5 min read · By The Know A Guy team · Updated 24 Jun 2026
Short answer
You can get paid for referrals in the UK by agreeing a fee with the receiving business before you make the intro. Use a one-page introduction agreement and a platform that tracks the deal so the fee is paid on close.
You are already doing the work You recommend your accountant, your lawyer, your dev shop. Every time, someone wins business. You get a thank you.
Charge for it Most businesses pay 5 to 10 percent of first year revenue for a warm intro that closes. They are happy to. It is cheaper than ads and the leads are pre-qualified.
How to start 1. Pick three people you already refer to. 2. Ask them what they pay for a closed intro. 3. Get it in writing. 4. Track the intros and invoice on close.
Know A Guy handles the paperwork and the tracking for you.
FAQ
What is a reasonable referral fee?
5 to 10 percent of first year revenue is the norm in UK B2B services.
Do I need to be a registered business?
No. Sole traders can take referral fees and declare them as income.