HMRC-recognised for MTD ITSA
Sage (Sole Trader)
A major-brand option with a permanent free tier for one income source. Mixed trading and rental income needs separate business instances, and property portfolios must use the same ownership percentage throughout.
MTD-ready since 1 January 2026 · Web / iOS / Android
Its current entry first appeared in HMRC's software list data on 3 July 2026. See the HMRC list timeline for what that date means.
The situations where Sage (Sole Trader) is most likely to make sense
Straightforward, low-volume sole traders, landlords wanting a free tier from a recognised brand, and budget-conscious first-time filers.
What the published plan prices look like
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Trader Free | Free | one income source; 5 sales invoices and 25 auto-categorised transactions per month; manual records are not capped |
| Sole Trader | £7/mo | excl. VAT; regular price; mixed income needs one free and one paid business instance; 90% off the paid plan for six months may apply |
A note before you decide
Sage supports UK rental income, including former holiday lets, where the ownership percentage is the same across all properties. Each joint owner needs a subscription. The selector excludes jointly owned portfolios because it does not ask for those percentages. Mixed trading and property income needs one free and one paid business instance. The free plan's transaction limit applies to automatic categorisation, not manual records.
The practical features that matter for MTD use
The figures on this page were last checked against Sage (Sole Trader)’s own site on 12 September 2026. Prices exclude VAT unless stated, and they can change, so confirm the current details with the provider before subscribing. Read how Acrenvo compares products.