QuickBooks
Full cloud accounting · by Intuit · HMRC-recognised
from £144/yr
true annual cost, VAT incl.
Widely used cloud accounting. The £10 Sole Trader plan covers self-employment and a single rental property if you're not VAT-registered; Simple Start adds VAT.
At a glance
- Self-employment
- Yes
- Property / rent
- Yes
- Keeps your spreadsheet
- No
- Accountant access
- Yes
- Price verified
- 2026-06-24
- HMRC status
- Recognised
Plans & true annual cost
| Plan | Self-emp. | Property | Per year (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sole Trader For sole traders and single-property landlords who aren't VAT-registered. | ✓ | ✓ | £144/yr £120/yr ex-VAT |
Simple Start Adds VAT and multiple income sources; often £1.60/mo for the first 6 months. | ✓ | ✓ | £230.40/yr £192/yr ex-VAT |
Best for
- Sole traders and single-property landlords on a budget
- People who want a big app ecosystem
Pricing for QuickBooks was last verified on 24 June 2026 against the vendor's page; the catalogue was reconciled 24 June 2026. The cheapest plan that covers a typical sole trader or landlord is £144/year. Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.