Overview
FreeAgent is a UK accounting product created by three freelance designers and developers, Ed, Olly and Roan, frustrated by bookkeeping; it hired its first employee in 2008 and now employs more than 200 people[7]. It was acquired by NatWest Group in early 2018 but says it remains operationally independent[7].
FreeAgent is aimed at UK sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and landlords, and prices by business type. For a UK limited company it costs £33 a month or £330 a year, excluding VAT, with a 30-day free trial and, at review, 50% off for the first six months or first year[18]. Optional add-ons include unlimited receipt and bill capture at £5 a month and an Amazon UK Marketplace connection at £6 a month[18].
FreeAgent’s practice dashboard lets accountants and bookkeepers manage their clients at a glance, and much of its growth has come through accountants[7]. It is designed for UK tax rules and is not intended for businesses outside the UK.
FreeAgent features
- UK tax and Making Tax Digital support
- Plans by business type
- Practice dashboard for accountants
- Smart Capture receipt extraction (add-on)
- Amazon UK Marketplace connection (add-on)
FreeAgent pricing
UK limited company: £33/month or £330/year, excl. 20% VAT; promotion at review 50% off first 6 months (monthly) or first year (annual). 30-day free trial. Add-ons: unlimited capture £5/month; Amazon connection £6/month.
FreeAgent strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Built for UK tax obligations
- Pricing tailored to business type
- Bank-group backing
Limitations
- UK only
- Receipt capture beyond limits costs extra
- Fewer advanced features for larger firms
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