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Stay on top of your finances with simple software made for sole traders

From invoicing and expense capture to MTD‑for‑Income‑Tax filing, Clear Books helps you run your business — without the hassle.

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Your needs, solved

Your challenge The Clear Books way
Hard to keep track of expenses Easy expense capture: use bill snap & auto-categorisation, and link expenses to MTD‑compliant records
Worried about MTD compliance Built‑in MTD submissions: track, calculate & file quarterly updates at the click of a button
Spending too much time on admin All‑in‑one platform: invoicing, bank integration & reports in one place—plus UK support

Everything you need — and nothing you don't

These are the top features users like you use every day on Clear Books.

Designed to help you manage your business, stay compliant, and save time.

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Invoice in seconds
  • Create, customise, and send professional invoices in moments.
  • Schedule recurring invoices—perfect for repeat clients.
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Bill & receipt capture
  • Snap or upload receipts; auto-extract amounts & dates using OCR.
  • Assign to categories, add notes and match to transactions instantly.
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Bank feeds with Auto Explain
  • Connect UK bank accounts to import statements multiple times a day.
  • Automatically match & ‘explain' transactions that match invoices or expenses.
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MTD for Income Tax submissions
  • Track revenue, expenses & profit in real time.
  • File quarterly MTD updates directly to HMRC.
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Self-employment reports
  • Profit & Loss, Cashflow, Expense Breakdown, and Tax estimates.
  • Export PDF reports or view online.
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Invite your accountant
  • Share MTD data, reports & insight with ease.
  • Give your advisor read-only access, or let them make updates.
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Mobile app
  • Capture expenses, send invoices and view dashboard on the go.
  • Access in real time for full flexibility.
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More features

If you need more specialised features, we've got you covered. Check out our more advanced features.

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Why Clear Books?

HMRC-recognised for Making Tax Digital

Clear Books is officially recognised by HMRC for MTD for Income Tax and VAT. That means you can report to HMRC with confidence — including quarterly updates and year-end submissions.

  • Built for UK sole traders & MTD‑compliant from day one
  • Designed to be easy—even without accounting experience
  • Friendly, UK‑based support team—always ready by chat, email or phone
  • Trusted by thousands of sole traders who save time and reduce stress

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How to get started

  1. Sign up in seconds today
  2. Connect your UK bank account (optional, but recommended)
  3. Snap a bill, send an invoice or check your daily profit
  4. File your first MTD Income Tax update (in under 5 minutes!)

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ICB accreditation

Clear Books, accredited by The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (reg. no. 843585), delivers valued, comprehensive online accounting software for small businesses in the UK.