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Get Making Tax Digital-ready software for free if you hold a business bank account with NatWest, Mettle, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank.
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The real deal, with no nasty surprises
With your free account you get the same core features as a paid account, whether you’re a sole trader or 20-person business. No hidden catches.
Award-winning (human) support
Our friendly and award-winning UK-based support accountants are ready to help if you need a hand.
Intuitive software that’s easy to use
Powerful features designed specifically to take the stress out of admin tasks like tax, tracking time and invoicing.
If you bank elsewhere
Test the waters with a 30-day free trial followed by 50% off your first six months.
FreeAgent & NatWest
Don’t bank with NatWest yet? Here’s how to set up your account.
FreeAgent & Mettle by NatWest
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FreeAgent & Royal Bank of Scotland
Don’t bank with Royal Bank of Scotland yet? Here’s how to set up your account.
FreeAgent & Ulster Bank
Don’t bank with Ulster Bank yet? Here’s how to set up your account.
The perfect fit for every small business
Our friendly, easy-to-use software has been helping businesses like yours to save time, simplify and streamline since 2007. Which means you can focus on what really matters. But don’t just take our word for it.
How to get FreeAgent for free
To get a free account, you’ll need a business bank current account with NatWest (opens in new window), Royal Bank of Scotland (opens in new window), Ulster Bank (opens in new window) or Mettle (opens in new window). Here’s how it works.
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Choose your bank
Choose your preferred bank account from NatWest, Mettle, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank - they have a range of business current accounts to suit your needs.
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Activate FreeAgent
Once you’ve completed your application and secured your new bank account, you’ll receive an email from your bank telling you how to activate your free FreeAgent account.
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You’re all set!
That’s it! Set up your FreeAgent account and start managing your business finances with confidence and ease - for free!
If you bank elsewhere
Accountant or bookkeeper? Find out how to get free software for your clients.
Frequently asked questions
What is FreeAgent?
FreeAgent is accounting software that’s designed to automate away tedious, manual admin tasks like invoicing and expenses. It streamlines tax reporting, and is HMRC-recognised for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT and Income Tax. Insights and reports help you to understand your business’s health and plan with confidence. And with our mobile app, you can easily take care of business on the go, wherever you are.
Is FreeAgent really free?
Yes! FreeAgent is owned by the NatWest Group, so customers with a NatWest, Mettle by NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank business current account receive one fully-funded FreeAgent licence as a perk of their account. This applies to all company types, including landlords. NatWest Group-funded free accounts offer the same full functionality that paying customers receive.
You can get FreeAgent for free 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.
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.
What are “optional add-ons” that are chargeable?
Optional add-ons include Unlimited Smart Capture - useful if you’re recording a high volume of expense receipts or bills every month. Another is connecting your Amazon account to FreeAgent if you are an e-commerce trader, so that all your transactions pull through automatically, saving time on manually inputting them. There’s more info on pricing for those add-ons here.
Is FreeAgent Making Tax Digital (MTD)-compatible?
Yes, FreeAgent is on HMRC’s list of MTD-compatible software - for both VAT and MTD for Income Tax. You can submit quarterly updates and final declarations directly to HMRC from your account. FreeAgent will even auto-populate MTD for Income Tax quarterly updates if you have a bank feed enabled - so you just check the numbers and press “send to HMRC”. And you can file quarterly updates from our mobile app.
It’s important to know that you need a separate FreeAgent account to file each income stream that you have under MTD - so if you’re self-employed and also make money from property, you need two separate accounts. You’re entitled to one FreeAgent account for free with each NatWest Group business bank account you hold.
Can accountants and bookkeepers get FreeAgent for free for their clients?
What data can I import into FreeAgent?
When you have set your accounting dates and opening balances, you will be able to import up to two years of bank transactions and also move all your contacts into FreeAgent. If you’re using spreadsheets or other accounting software, there are some simple steps to follow to switch to FreeAgent and import your accounting data. Find out more here.
What support does FreeAgent offer if I need help?
Our comprehensive, searchable Knowledge Base is available 24/7 with answers at your fingertips - it’s often the quickest way to find out what you need to know. We also have detailed Guides, Blogs and webinar recordings which are quick and easy to understand, including our Getting Started webinar to get you up and running with your FreeAgent account in no time.
There’s also our crack team of friendly, UK-based accounting experts available by phone, email and live chat - they’re the best! (And we have awards to prove it!)