FreeAgent Simplifies MTD Compliance with New Mobile Quarterly Tax Updates

Quick Summary

FreeAgent has launched a mobile update allowing UK sole traders and landlords to submit Making Tax Digital (MTD) quarterly updates directly to HMRC via its app. This feature simplifies compliance for those with qualifying income over £50,000, ensuring tax obligations are met seamlessly on the go.

How Does FreeAgent Simplify Making Tax Digital Compliance?

FreeAgent solves the complexity of Making Tax Digital by integrating quarterly submission capabilities directly into its mobile application for iOS and Android. This allows sole traders and landlords to bypass manual desktop entries and submit data to HMRC instantly. The app provides a comprehensive in-app data overview, including end-of-year figures and final declaration status, ensuring users remain informed of their total tax liability at all times.

• Direct HMRC API integration for instant submissions.
• Real-time tax obligation tracking within the mobile interface.
• Support for iOS and Android platforms.

What Are the New MTD Requirements for UK Taxpayers?

The UK government is phasing in strict digital record-keeping mandates that impact millions of self-employed individuals. Currently, those with £50,000 qualifying income must comply, but the threshold will drop to £30,000 next April and eventually £20,000 by 2028. FreeAgent’s mobile update is specifically designed to handle these quarterly tax updates, which are now required in addition to the traditional annual tax submission, reducing the administrative burden on small business owners.

What Results Has FreeAgent Delivered for Small Businesses?

With over 250,000 UK businesses already using the platform, FreeAgent has established itself as a critical tool for the NatWest Group ecosystem. By automating day-to-day bookkeeping, the software allows accountants to focus on high-value advisory roles rather than manual data entry. The platform’s efficiency was recently recognized at the 2025 LUCA Awards, where it was named Friendliest Software of the Year, highlighting its user-centric approach to complex regulatory changes.

“This is an important update for FreeAgent which cements our position as one of the leading MTD solutions for sole traders, landlords and their accountants. We know that a significant number of sole traders and landlords use their mobile devices as the primary tool for managing their business finances. We therefore wanted to make it even easier for them to comply with their tax obligations under the new MTD for Income Tax rules - so they can check and submit their tax information while on the go. MTD is the biggest change to the UK tax system in a generation but many people are still wary about the legislation and how it will impact them. With quarterly mobile updates - as well as the other improvements we’ve introduced into FreeAgent over the past year - we’re committed to making the transition to MTD for Income Tax as easy and straight-forward as possible.” said Jon Martingale, Head of Product Management and MTD Expert at FreeAgent.

FF NEWS TAKE:

This update definitely moves the needle by addressing the "mobile-first" reality of modern micro-businesses. As Making Tax Digital expands to lower income brackets, the friction of compliance must decrease or the system will face mass non-compliance. FreeAgent’s move to put HMRC submissions in a pocket-sized app is a strategic masterstroke that leverages its NatWest backing to dominate the UK's burgeoning landlord and freelancer market.