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Making Tax Digital for trade and construction 

Get MTD-compliant and claim free hi vis

Sage is showing up for tradies on site and on tax with free MTD software and free hi vis workwear. Get started in minutes and claim your kit.
Get started and claim your hi vis

Sign up to Sage Sole Trader and create your account

Choose the plan that works for you, including options with CIS for subcontractors.
Sign up for free

Access the merch store from your Sage account

Get access to the merch store directly from your Sage Sole Trader account.

Choose your free hi vis and complete your order

Choose the kit you need for the job. You can select up to three items.

View the range of hi vis workwear

Sign up to Sage Sole Trader and claim your kit from our hi vis range, site-ready and built for the job.**

4TEX Stretch Holster Trousers

Hi Vis Polo Shirt

Hi Vis Pullover

Hi Vis Road Safety Jacket

Hi Vis Vest

Workwear Hybrid Jacket

**Sage Sole Trader construction customers can claim up to three PPE items in total. Terms and conditions apply.
With 40+ years of experience, Sage is trusted by 1000s of sole traders

Supporting tradies through all the rules and regulations

Watch Gary Neville help us spread the word on the upcoming Making Tax Digital submission deadline and how Sage is showing up for sole traders on site and on tax.

Making Tax Digital for sole traders

From 6 April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 will now need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC. If CIS applies to you, you’ll need to stay on top of both.

  • Keep digital records of income and expenses

  • Send quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software

  • Submit a final end-of-year declaration

  • Record and include CIS income and deductions as part of your reporting

  • Less guesswork, more control over your tax

Get started with Sage

Built for life on site, not behind a desk

Sage Sole Trader

No more CIS headaches, tax surprises, or chasing payments — just more time on the tools and more money in your pocket.

Get set up in minutes

Get set up fast and keep your time where it matters, on the tools.

  • Guided set-up gets you up and running in no time.
  • Connect your bank account and let your records update themselves.
  • Set up on your mobile, laptop or both. Whatever works for you.

Stay on top of tax

You do the building, we'll do the bookkeeping.

  • Add receipts and invoices quickly. Snap a photo or enter by hand.
  • Smart sorting puts transactions into the right categories for quick review.
  • Submit your quarterly updates easily with all your records in one place.
  • Tax estimates from HMRC help you plan ahead, with fewer surprises.

No more CIS headaches

Take the hassle out of CIS so you can get on with the job.

  • Automatically calculate CIS on invoices.
  • Track deductions in one place.
  • Tax return prepared with CIS deductions, ready for review.

Get paid faster

Know what you earn at a glance and get paid on your terms.

  • Get a simple, clear view of what you earn and spend.
  • See who's paid and who hasn't. Send reminders in seconds or automate them.
  • Speak or type invoices on the go, with easy CIS deductions.
  • Give customers easy, low-cost ways to pay you — by email, WhatsApp or Tap-to-Pay.

Work easily with an accountant

Cut stress at tax time with less back-and-forth.

  • Give your accountant secure access.
  • Less interruptions, faster responses, seamless collaboration.
  • Get the most from your accountants’ expertise.

Get your free hi vis workwear with Sage Sole Trader

Everything you need to manage income, payments and tax — and nothing you don’t. CIS included at no additional cost. No long‑term commitments or hidden fees.

Sole Trader Free

Ideal for <strong>non-VAT</strong> registered sole traders wanting to simplify manual record keeping and taxes.
Free
No hidden charges
Completely free, no billing.
AI features

Features

Best for subcontractors with CIS

Sole Trader

Ideal for <strong>non-VAT</strong> registered sole traders wanting to manage self assessment and cashflow.
per month / excl. 20% VAT*

AI features

Features

Everything from Free and :

*Get 3 months free on Sage Sole Trader, then £7 per month (excluding VAT). Terms and conditions apply.

Hear what our customers have to say

“I’m saving 72 hours a year since moving to digital tax returns with Sage!”

Charlotte Thomas
CreatedByLottie

"I’ve only just started using Sage Sole Trader with the introduction of MTD and intend to subscribe to the full version so I can add my bank accounts etc but from what I’ve seen so far it looks great, and is very competitively priced which, as a Solo Trader makes a big difference to operating costs."

Colin Slack
Colin the Designer

"Sage Sole Trader is less complicated than what I was using before. It's much more suited to a micro business like mine."

Jacqueline Talbot
Jacqueline Talbot Designs

“Doing my taxes digitally moving forward is going to halve the amount of time I spend on my financial admin."

Heather Moor
Snow Princess Parties

“As a new sole trader it was a lot of work. Sage has made things so much easier for me!”

Knittingmama

Hi vis offer FAQs

Yes, you can. Just log in to your Sage Sole Trader account and look for the hi vis icon on your homepage.

Log in to your Sage Sole Trader account and click the hi vis icon. Enter your delivery details, and we'll send your order to your chosen shipping address. You’ll need to use the email address you registered with.

Yes, you can claim up to three hi vis items in total.

Yes, all hi vis provided meets UK safety standards.

You can select from the items listed in the store. You may claim up to three items, subject to availability and while stocks last.

After you complete your order, you'll receive a confirmation email with shipping details. If you have questions, use the 'Contact us' button on the merch store page.