Building a startup is hard. Your accounting shouldn't be. Zoho Books is HMRC-recognised accounting software that keeps your books accurate, your taxes filed, and ready for whatever comes next, from your first invoice to your first funding round and beyond.
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Begin on the free plan and upgrade only when your startup needs more, with paid plans from £10 per organisation per month (billed annually). Predictable pricing protects your runway.

Snap receipts and let autoscan capture the details. Track mileage, record expenses on the go, and keep every cost categorised and ready for tax time.
Send branded quotes and invoices in minutes. Accept online payments through leading payment gateways and give customers a self-service portal to view and pay invoices.

Recurring invoices, automatic payment reminders, receipt autoscans, and AI-assisted bank reconciliation handle the admin, so your lean team can focus on building the business.

Zoho Books is HMRC-recognised for Making Tax Digital. Keep digital records, track your obligations, and file MTD VAT returns and MTD Income Tax quarterly updates directly to HMRC - no spreadsheets, no bridging software.





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Track VAT on every transaction, monitor your turnover against the £90,000 VAT registration threshold, apply the UK VAT scheme that fits your business, and file MTD VAT returns directly to HMRC.

Selling beyond the UK? Invoice international customers in their currency with automatic exchange rates, and track gains and losses without manual workarounds.

Connect your bank, fetch transactions automatically, and reconcile in a fraction of the time with AI-powered field prediction that fills in the details for you.

Real-time dashboards, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and 70+ other reports give you and your investors a clear picture of your financial health at any moment.

Invite your accountant at no extra cost on any plan, including the free plan. Add team members with role-based access, and keep a complete audit trail of every change.

At Zoho, we take pride in our perpetual efforts to surpass all expectations in providing security and privacy to our customers in this increasingly connected world.

Yes. Zoho Books is HMRC-recognised software for both MTD for VAT and MTD for Income Tax. You can maintain digital records and file MTD VAT returns directly with HMRC. For MTD Income Tax, generate and submit quarterly updates, make accounting adjustments, report other income, and complete your final declaration, all from within Zoho Books.
Yes. Zoho Books offers a free plan that covers the essentials like invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, VAT returns, and 50+ reports for one user plus an accountant. As your startup grows, paid plans start at £10 per organisation per month (billed annually).
Yes. If your startup is a micro-entity limited company, you can prepare and file your CT600 Corporation Tax return and final accounts directly from Zoho Books on any paid plan.
Yes. Every plan, including the Free plan, allows you to invite your accountant and grant the access they need. They can review your books, manage your records, and file VAT and make income tax submissions to HMRC on your behalf.