HMRC-recognised for MTD ITSA
Zoho Books (UK)
Cloud accounting software with an explicit MTD for Income Tax claim for sole traders and landlords, a free plan and pre-filled Self Assessment property and self-employment pages.
Web / iOS / Android
Its current entry first appeared in HMRC's software list data on 30 July 2025. See the HMRC list timeline for what that date means.
The situations where Zoho Books (UK) is most likely to make sense
Sole traders and landlords wanting a free MTD plan, people who want built-in mileage tracking and receipt scanning at low cost, and growing sole trades that may need more users or CIS support later.
What the published plan prices look like
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 1 user plus 1 accountant; 50 receipt autoscans a month; described by Zoho as MTD for Income Tax ready for sole traders and landlords |
| Standard | £12/mo | excl. VAT; £10 a month equivalent when billed annually; 3 users; 200 receipt autoscans a month; 14-day free trial |
| Professional | £24/mo | excl. VAT; £20 a month equivalent when billed annually; 5 users; adds CIS return support; 14-day free trial |
| Premium | £30/mo | excl. VAT; £25 a month equivalent when billed annually; 10 users; adds fixed asset management; 1,000 receipt autoscans a month; 14-day free trial |
A note before you decide
Zoho's pricing page states 'MTD for Income Tax Ready – Sole traders and landlords can now stay MTD compliant all year with our free plan,' naming both audiences directly, and its Self Assessment support includes SA105 (UK property) and SA103S (self-employment) pre-filled sections. 'Multiple organisations' on the same page refers to running several separate businesses, not several rental properties within one Self Assessment, so multi-property support is not claimed. No furnished holiday let or joint-ownership claim was found. Elite and Ultimate tiers, aimed at inventory-heavy retail, are left out as not relevant to landlords or sole traders.
The practical features that matter for MTD use
The figures on this page were last checked against Zoho Books (UK)’s own site on 25 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.