What is accounting software?

Businesses and accounting professionals use accounting software to process financial transactions, store financial data and automate certain bookkeeping and accounting tasks. FreeAgent exists online, which means that you can access the data from devices connected to the internet.

Is FreeAgent really free?

As a business current account holder, you can access FreeAgent for free as long as you retain your bank account. Once you’ve set up your free account, you may choose to add one or more optional add-ons, depending on your business’s specific needs. These offer enhanced functionality and may be chargeable.

Is FreeAgent Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible?

Yes, FreeAgent is an HMRC-recognised product for submitting MTD-compatible VAT returns.

How can I get FreeAgent for free?

If you’d like to get FreeAgent’s award-winning small business accounting software for free, it all comes down to your business bank account. If you have a business current account with either NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank, then you’re entitled to a free FreeAgent account for as long as you retain the bank account. Optional add-ons may be chargeable.

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What's FreeAgent?

FreeAgent is award-winning accounting software that already helps over 200,000 of the UK’s smallest businesses keep their business admin and accounting in one place.

How do I get it?

Try FreeAgent for free for 30 days - no card details required.

Get FreeAgent for free if you have a business current account^* with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank - or have a business account with Mettle.

^*Business banking is available to eligible customers who are over 18 and have the right to be self-employed in the UK; FreeAgent is free as long as you retain your account. Optional add-ons may be chargeable.

Manage your business finances hassle-free

Suitable for both brand new and established businesses

A dedicated support team of friendly FreeAgent experts

Features for your business’s launch and beyond

FreeAgent’s powerful features are designed to take the stress out of time-consuming business admin.

Invoices

Send invoices and automated payment reminders to help your customers pay you quickly.

Banking

Connect your bank account to import your daily bank transactions into FreeAgent automatically.

Mobile app

Scan receipts, send invoices and run your business from anywhere with FreeAgent’s mobile app for iOS and Android.

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Winner: 2020 Accounting Excellence Awards, Best Small Business Accounting Software
Winner: 2020 Accounting Excellence Awards, Best Data & Expense Management Software

I can't tell you how much time FreeAgent saves me. I love how simple it is to use and I actually understand my accounts a lot more now. It helps me keep everything so organised.

Frankie Noone
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NatWest FreeAgent user

How do I get FreeAgent?

You're entitled to a free FreeAgent account while you retain a business bank account with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank - or make at least one transaction a month through a Mettle bank account. Optional add-ons may be chargeable.

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What if I have a different bank account?

Not a problem. You can try FreeAgent for free for 30 days. If you decide to subscribe, we offer simple pricing plans made for small businesses.

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Are you an accountant or a bookkeeper?

Find out how to get free software for your NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank clients.