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Sole Trader Accountancy
Compare sole trader accountants from £39/month — self assessment, bookkeeping and MTD for Income Tax handled. Get matched with your accountant.
Sole traders must register with HMRC, keep records of income and expenses, and file a Self Assessment tax return each January. From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to qualifying sole traders. An accountant can handle bookkeeping, claim allowable expenses, and ensure you meet HMRC deadlines.
Do sole traders need an accountant?
You are not legally required to hire one. Hire one if you want someone else to file self assessment, claim expenses properly, and keep you MTD-ready. Skip a monthly fee if you have one simple return and will file on time yourself.
MTD for Income Tax is mandatory from 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 (then lower thresholds). If that applies to you and you will not keep digital records, a cheap monthly package is usually cheaper than penalties.
How much does a sole trader accountant cost?
Basic packages start from about £39 per month, or £300–£600 a year for annual self assessment and light bookkeeping, on our editorial benchmarks. VAT and extra income streams push the fee up. Confirm the current quote with the firm.
Online firms often sit at the low end. Local practices may charge more for meetings. Compare three written quotes on the same scope before you assume the first number is the market.
Typical cost
£39/mo – £89/mo
Rates checked 17 July 2026 · Benchmarks are editorial estimates — how we calculate them.
6702 firms offering sole trader
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a sole trader accountant cost?▼
Basic sole trader packages start from around £39 per month or £300–£600 per year for annual self assessment and light bookkeeping.
When does MTD apply to sole traders?▼
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment begins April 2026 for sole traders with qualifying income over £50,000, with lower thresholds following in 2027.
Information only — not tax, accountancy, or financial advice. Rules and thresholds change; confirm current positions with GOV.UK or a qualified accountant. Last updated 17 July 2026.