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Start Sole Trader + MTD — Making Tax Digital ready for active sole traders

Everything in Start Sole Trader plus quarterly MTD for Income Tax submissions. Required from April 2026 if your qualifying income is over £30k. We handle the quarterly filings so you don't have to.

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Everything included

A complete accounting service, one monthly fee.

Start Sole Trader + MTD covers everything you need to stay compliant — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no upsells for the essentials.

Dedicated personal accountant
A named ACCA or AAT qualified accountant who handles your MTD and SA end-to-end.
Quarterly MTD ITSA submissions
Four quarterly submissions to HMRC prepared and filed — the core MTD requirement.
Annual Self Assessment
Your personal SA return prepared, reviewed with you, and filed with HMRC on time.
FreeAgent MTD-compliant software
Premium FreeAgent licence free, fully MTD-ITSA compliant for quarterly digital filing.
Unlimited bookable support
Book calls whenever you need them. Plus WhatsApp for quick questions.
Quarterly tax reviews
Before each MTD submission your accountant reviews expenses and flags planning opportunities.
WhatsApp support
Quick questions answered on WhatsApp.
Deadline reminders
Every HMRC deadline — quarterly and annual — tracked and chased proactively.
Not included in Start Sole Trader + MTD
If you need any of these, you can add them as a one-off, as a monthly add-on, or upgrade to a higher-tier package where they're included by default.
  • VAT returns & registration
    Use SVT package, or add VAT at £24/mo.
  • Payroll for employees
    If hiring, consider moving to a limited company.
  • Incorporation
    Add as £158 one-off when ready to go Ltd.
Pick & mix add-ons

Add only what you actually need.

Add any of these to your monthly bill in one click. Add-ons are adjusted on your subscription directly — no new sign-up, no new contract.

VAT registration & returns
Full VAT setup and quarterly returns.
£24 per month
Company incorporation
Move to a limited company.
£158 one-off
How it works

From sign-up to fully onboarded in under a week.

Here's exactly what happens after you sign up. Your dedicated accountant walks you through each step — no forms to figure out alone.

1
Book your welcome call
30-minute intro with your dedicated accountant to set up MTD and confirm requirements.
2
Personal & business details
UTR, NI number, trading name, and HMRC contact details collected.
3
FreeAgent + MTD activation
Your FreeAgent licence is provisioned and registered with HMRC for MTD ITSA filings.
4
Identity verification
Photo ID and proof of address — required by UK AML regulations.
5
Previous accountant handover
If switching, we handle professional clearance and record transfer.
6
Quarterly MTD schedule set up
Your four MTD deadlines are mapped in FreeAgent with pre-deadline review calls booked.
Is this right for you?

Built for MTD-ready sole traders

Start Sole Trader + MTD is designed for self-employed people whose qualifying income is over £30k (from April 2026) and who need quarterly Making Tax Digital for Income Tax submissions on top of the annual Self Assessment. Everything handled end-to-end.

A great fit if you're…
  • Sole traders with self-employment or property income over £30k
  • Freelancers and contractors caught by the April 2026 MTD ITSA rules
  • Landlords with multiple properties pushing them over threshold
  • Anyone affected by MTD who wants hands-off quarterly compliance
Not the right fit if…
  • Your income is under £30k — Start Sole Trader without MTD is cheaper
  • You're VAT-registered — look at SVT or add VAT as an extra
  • You're running a limited company — see Ltd packages

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Need more? Upgrade to Start Sole Trader + VAT

Start Sole Trader + VAT — for when you need the extras.

Start Sole Trader with VAT returns. For VAT-registered sole traders or those approaching the £90k threshold.

From £34/mo intro · then £68/mo
See Start Sole Trader + VAT
Frequently asked questions

Answers to the common questions.

Anything else? Your dedicated accountant will answer on your welcome call — or WhatsApp us before you sign up.

Who has to do MTD for Income Tax?
From April 2026, self-employed people and landlords with qualifying income over £30k per year must file quarterly via MTD ITSA. Over £50k is mandated first, £30-50k from April 2027. This package covers you for both waves.
What counts as qualifying income?
Combined gross self-employment income and gross property income before expenses. Wages from employment don't count. Your accountant confirms your status on the welcome call.
How does the discount work?
Intro offer applies automatically at checkout. Discounted rate for intro period, then standard monthly.
What happens on each quarterly deadline?
Ahead of each deadline your accountant reviews your FreeAgent data, flags missing items, and files the MTD submission to HMRC on your behalf.
Can I switch from my current accountant?
Yes — switching is free and we handle the handover.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cards via Outseta. Direct Debit available after 3 months.
Is my data secure?
ICO-registered, UK-based, encrypted, GDPR-compliant.
Are your accountants qualified?
ACCA or AAT qualified. £2m PII.
Rolling monthly — 30 days' notice to cancel
No fixed-term contract. Cancel any time with 30 days' written notice.
MTD submission timeliness
MTD ITSA submissions are time-critical. We'll chase you for data ahead of each quarterly deadline — non-response within 7 days of the deadline may mean HMRC late-filing penalties we can't prevent.
Fair use on support
Unlimited bookable support covers business-hours queries. Specialist advisory may be quoted separately.
Data protection & GDPR
UK-based infrastructure, ICO-registered, GDPR-compliant. Privacy policy at goforma.com/privacy.
Professional indemnity insurance
GoForma carries £2m PII. All accountants are ACCA or AAT qualified.
Ready when you are

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Start Sole Trader with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. For sole traders earning over £50k who need quarterly digital submissions to HMRC.

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