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Accounting for the real world

Bookkeeping for builders, tradespeople & CIS subcontractors

Keep your records organised, stay compliant with HMRC and let us take care of the bookkeeping, so you can focus on the job.

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Quarterly update sentHMRC · MTD for Income Tax
From£20/mo
£20

For April 2027 starters

Received a letter from HMRC about Making Tax Digital?

Get ready for April 2027 for just £20, a one-off enrolment and setup fee. No monthly bookkeeping payments until April 2027.

  • Setup and FreeAgent access
  • Get your records organised
  • Stay HMRC compliant
  • Friendly, specialist support
Enrol now for £20

Countdown to 6 April 2027

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Quarterly updates will be required for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £30,000.

What we do

Bookkeeping that works for builders

We help self-employed builders, tradespeople and CIS subcontractors keep their books in order, stay compliant with HMRC and save time.

01 · From £20 a month

Bookkeeping services

Monthly bookkeeping from £20 a month. Stay on top of your records and focus on the job.

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CIS subcontractors

Specialist support to keep your records accurate and HMRC compliant.

03

Making Tax Digital

Practical help with MTD for Income Tax. Get ready for April 2027.

Missed your MTD deadline?

Don’t worry. We can help you get back on track, understand any penalties and set up your records properly. Catch-up from £99.

Get help now
For accountancy practices

Your trusted bookkeeping partner

Hand us the bookkeeping for your construction clients. You keep the client relationship and the year-end.

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Why choose us

Why choose MTD Trade Books?

Straightforward bookkeeping from someone who understands the building trade.

  • Practical support for tradespeople

    We understand the realities of working on site and offer practical, down-to-earth support.

  • Affordable, clear pricing

    Ongoing bookkeeping from £20 a month and catch-up help from £99. No hidden fees.

  • Personal service

    Deal directly with someone who understands builders and CIS subcontractors, not a large, impersonal company.

Our pricing

Get ready for Making Tax Digital from April 2027

Choose the support you need. Simple, fixed prices with no hidden fees.

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April 2027 starters

Enrolment & setup

£20

one-off

Get MTD-ready now. No monthly payments until April 2027.

  • FreeAgent setup and access
  • Help connecting your bank feed
  • Records organised from day one
  • No monthly fees until April 2027
Enrol for £20

Monthly bookkeeping

£20

per month

Keep your records up to date, stay compliant and reduce stress.

  • Record your income and expenses
  • Quarterly MTD updates
  • Keep you HMRC compliant
  • Support from someone who knows the trade
Get started

Catch-up bookkeeping

from£99

one-off

Behind with your books? We’ll get your records back up to date.

  • Typically covers 1–2 missed quarters
  • Helps avoid HMRC penalties
  • Records ready for MTD
  • Clear, fixed price
Get started

Year-end support

from£200

per year

Year-end records and tax return support, as a separate service.

  • Prepare year-end records
  • Support with your tax return
  • All income and expenses included
  • For monthly clients or stand-alone
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Quick check

When does MTD start for you?

Slide to your rough yearly income to see when Making Tax Digital applies.

Does MTD apply to me?

Gross self-employment and property income, before expenses and CIS deductions.

£42,000
£5k£80k+

MTD starts for you

6 April 2027

Based on your 2025–26 tax return. Enrol now for £20 and pay nothing monthly until April 2027.

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A guide only, based on HMRC’s published thresholds. We’ll confirm your position when you get in touch.

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Friendly, specialist support for builders, tradespeople and CIS subcontractors.

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