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Accounting software for sole traders

Save hours to focus on what you do best with a simple tool for getting tax right, and be Self Assessment ready every time. Go digital with an Individual plan, perfect for sole traders and self-employed professionals.

Sage Accounting Individual plan features

EASY TO GET STARTED, EASY TO USE

Whether you choose Individual Free, or upgrade to the paid version for added features, simplify your financial admin with a plan that supports you.

Plans to support you and your business

No long-term contracts, commitments or hidden fees. Cancel any time.

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Individual Free

Ideal for simplifying tax returns
FREE
no hidden charges
Everything you need to do your tax. Completely free, no billing.

Manage income and expenses 

Self-employed income tax summary

Capture and record receipts manually

Categorise expenses

Connect one bank account

Limited document storage

Content and community support

Free mobile app for tasks on the go

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Individual

Ideal for automating manual data entry
£6.00
per month / excl VAT*
50% off for 3 months, then £6.00 a month. You save £9.00

Manage income and expenses

Self-employed income tax summary

Snap and scan receipt records

Auto-categorise expenses

Connect multiple bank accounts

Unlimited document storage

Webchat, content, and community support

Free mobile app for tasks on the go

Small business?

View our plans designed specifically for small businesses.
*Get 50% off for 3 months on Individual, then £6 + VAT/mo. Terms and conditions apply.

Get more when you upgrade to Individual

Upgrade to the Sage Accounting Individual plan today, and get started with time-saving features for only £6 per month (+VAT).

Automate data capture

Scan receipts with our mobile app, or upload via your desktop.

Multiple bank accounts?

Connect multiple bank feeds. Transaction management? Easy.

Auto-categorise transactions

Your transactions are recognised, and categorised for you.

Online support, instantly

Get instant webchat direct from a Sage expert any time.

Sage Individual software FAQs

You don’t have to be a finance or bookkeeping pro to use Sage Accounting. Our easy-to-use cloud software is perfect for freelancers, contractors and sole traders because it makes managing your finances simple, from sending and creating invoices, to reviewing cash flow and reducing admin. Use Sage Accounting to :

1. Quickly and easily record your transactions by connecting your bank feed, or snapping a photo of your receipts.
2. Categorise your transactions so they are in the right place, giving you peace of mind at tax time as well as valuable information on how your business is doing.
3. Rest assured that all of your information is stored safely and securely in the cloud.

Sage Accounting helps you prepare everything to make a Self Assessment submission really simple.

Record all of your transactions by connecting your bank account and snapping photos of your receipts, and Sage will help you put them into the right categories.

Sage will then provide you with all of your information in the right format so you feel supported to complete your Self Asssesment with ease, or work with your accountant to complete your return.

Yes, Sage Accounting makes it really easy to work with your accountant. You can collaborate securely with your accountant online from anywhere on a return. Sage Accounting software is trusted by thousands of accountants around the UK. We work directly with accountants to ensure our software is always up to date.

You can manually import bank statements or transactions when you start using Sage Accounting software. Simply download direct from your bank and upload to Sage Accounting.

Once you're set up with your new software, you can automate pulling your data into Sage Accounting with automated bank feeds.

Individual plans: You can upgrade or downgrade from Individual Free to Individual at any time. Start and Standard plans: You can upgrade or downgrade from Start to Standard, or Standard to Plus at any time.

Simply log into your account, view your subscription, and follow the steps on the screen to upgrade, change your plan, or cancel at any time.

Get more than just great software

As a member of the Sage community, you'll enjoy benefits that help you and your business by connecting with brilliant experts and industry peers.

Award-winning support

Experts on hand helping you get the most out of your software so you can be more productive.*

Member Masterclass

Gain insights from the world's leading experts to help with business challenges, like unlocking productivity and building resilience.

Community forums

Hear from industry experts and connect with businesses like yours to gain useful advice and insights.

Business advice

Access a wealth of practical advice on a range of business topics.

Learning

Master the full power of your software with comprehensive learning resources.

Software certification

Take courses, earn certifications and stand out from the crowd.
*Sage Individual Free includes self serve support only, Sage Individual includes expert support via webchat.

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