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FreeAgent

First seen on HMRC's list on or before 17 Oct 2026.

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Our notes

FreeAgent is UK accounting software (owned by NatWest Group) with a dedicated landlord plan and sole-trader plan, both HMRC-listed for quarterly updates and the tax return. Joint owners can each file separately from one account.

Pros

  • Dedicated, cheap landlord plan with annual option
  • Best documented joint-ownership handling
  • Free route for NatWest/RBS/Ulster/Mettle customers

Cons

  • Sole trader plan £19/mo is pricier than rivals
  • Accountant pricing not public
  • No public affiliate programme

Price

Prices can change without notice, so confirm with the provider before you buy. Spotted an error? Email us.

Cheapest MTD-capable plan
FreeAgent Landlord
Per month
£10
Per year
£100
VAT
ex VAT
Notes
Landlord plan (UK unincorporated landlords): £10/mo or £100/yr; intro £5/mo for 6 months or £50 year 1. Sole trader plan: £19/mo or £190/yr (intro £9.50/mo or £95 year 1).
Landlord pricing
yes. £10/mo or £100/yr ex VAT (intro £5/mo or £50 year 1).
Agent/accountant pricing
yes (Partner Programme, discounted licences). Price not public – contact.

Really free?

Quarterly updates free
n/a (paid; free route is product 3575)
Tax return (final declaration) free
n/a
Limits
See 3575.
Bank account condition
n/a
Time limit
n/a

Landlords and spreadsheets

Jointly owned property
yes. freeagent.com/landlords FAQ: 'I jointly own a property with another person. Can we use the same account? Yes … set the correct ownership splits … joint property owners can each manage their own separate MTD submission within the same single FreeAgent account'.
Excel bridging
n/a
Google Sheets bridging
n/a
CSV import
n/a
Bridging notes
Not bridging software (HMRC listing: bridging 'Not included').

Checked 17 Oct 2026. Sources:www.freeagent.com, www.freeagent.com, www.freeagent.com, www.freeagent.com, www.freeagent.com

HMRC listing

What the software provider has told HMRC. “In development” means the provider has committed to building it in time for the 2026 to 2027 tax return.

Features

Free versionNot included
Agent softwareReady now
Individual softwareReady now
Software that creates digital recordsReady now
Bridging software that connects to recordsNot included
Standard update period (6 April to 5 April)Ready now
Calendar update period (1 April to 31 March)Ready now
Making Tax Digital for VATReady now
HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback)Not included

Business income

Sole traderReady now
UK propertyReady now
Foreign propertyNot included

Other income sources and items

Employment (PAYE)Ready now
UK dividendsReady now
State Pension incomeReady now
Private pension incomesReady now
Partner income from a partnershipReady now
Foreign dividendsReady now
Foreign interestReady now
Private pension contributionsReady now
Construction Industry SchemeReady now
Charitable givingReady now
Capital GainsReady now
Student LoanReady now
Marriage AllowanceReady now
Voluntary Class 2 National InsuranceReady now
High Income Child Benefit ChargeReady now
UK interestReady now

Accessibility

Blindness or impaired visionReady now
Deafness or impaired hearingReady now
Motor or physical difficultiesReady now
Cognitive impairmentsReady now

Platform

Software typeDesktop application Web browser
Compatible withMicrosoft Windows Mac OS Linux
Mobile AppAndroid Apple iOS
LanguageEnglish

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