Free accounting software for small businesses
Get FreeAgent for free for as long as you retain a business bank account with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank, or with a Mettle bank account if you make at least one transaction a month.
Choose your bank:
As a NatWest business current account holder, you can access the full version of FreeAgent. It's completely free as long as you retain your bank account - a saving of a minimum of £150 per year (based on FreeAgent's lowest tariff).
Once you're all set, we'll invite you for a free welcome call with a member of our friendly support team and send you helpful email guides designed to show you around your shiny new account.
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As a Royal Bank of Scotland business current account holder, you can access the full version of FreeAgent. It's completely free as long as you retain your bank account - a saving of a minimum of £150 per year (based on FreeAgent's lowest tariff).
Once you're all set, we'll invite you for a free welcome call with a member of our friendly support team and send you helpful email guides designed to show you around your shiny new account.
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As an Ulster Bank business current account holder, you can access the full version of FreeAgent. It's completely free as long as you retain your bank account - a saving of a minimum of £150 per year (based on FreeAgent's lowest tariff).
Once you're all set, we'll invite you for a free welcome call with a member of our friendly support team and send you helpful email guides designed to show you around your shiny new account.
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As a Mettle business bank account holder, you can access the full version of FreeAgent. It's completely free as long as you make at least one transaction per month through your account - a saving of a minimum of £150 per year (based on FreeAgent's lowest tariff).
Once you're all set, we'll invite you for a free welcome call with a member of our friendly support team and send you helpful email guides designed to show you around your shiny new account.
Claim your free accountMore info
If you bank elsewhere
You can still subscribe to FreeAgent directly. Get 50% off your first six months and a 30-day free trial.
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It's the whole package for your business admin
Everything you need to manage your bookkeeping, in one perfectly sized parcel.
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Nail the daily admin
Enjoy easy-peasy invoicing, expenses and projects.
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Relax about tax
Discover fuss-free Self Assessment and VAT filing, directly to HMRC.
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Get connected
See the big picture with bank feeds, cashflow forecasting and smart insights.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is accounting software?
Accounting software is a digital tool that helps businesses manage their financial admin and tax responsibilities. Accounting software, like FreeAgent, is designed to automate away tedious, manual admin tasks and make managing your bookkeeping borderline enjoyable (if we do say so ourselves).
Is FreeAgent really free?
If you have a business bank account with either NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank, you're entitled to a completely free FreeAgent account for as long as you retain your bank account. If you have a Mettle bank account, you get FreeAgent for free as long as you make at least one transaction per month through your Mettle account. FreeAgent was acquired by NatWest Group in 2018 but remains operationally independent.
Is FreeAgent Making Tax Digital (MTD)-compatible?
Yes, FreeAgent is an HMRC-recognised product for submitting MTD-compliant VAT returns.
Can accountants and bookkeepers get FreeAgent for free for their clients?
Can I import my data into FreeAgent?
Yes! If you're using spreadsheets or other accounting software, you'll find that FreeAgent is a breath of fresh air. It's been specifically designed for small business owners like you, and it's easy to use. Our superstar support team is on hand to show you how, or you can watch our step-by-step video.
Does FreeAgent have a support team?
Yes, and they're the best! Our crack team of friendly, UK-based accounting experts are available by phone, email and live chat.
We also offer a comprehensive Knowledge Base packed with helpful step-by-step guides, a hand-picked collection of Getting Started videos and tips just for newbies and of course, our regularly updated small business blog filled with all the latest news and helpful content.