QuickBooks Online✓ Deal verified 6 October 2026Last updated: October 2026Cheapest QuickBooks for Sole Traders Who Are Not VAT Registered
Below the VAT threshold you do not need to pay for VAT features. Sole Trader Plus gives you everything a self employed person needs, and nothing you do not.
A simpler bookkeeping routine
Choose the plan for your business, then keep your records up to date.
- 01
Capture
Save invoices and receipts as you go.
- 02
Review
Check transactions and categories regularly.
- 03
Report
Prepare the returns your business needs.
Recommended for cheapest for sole traders
Sole Trader Plus
It is the lowest priced QuickBooks plan, and for non VAT registered sole traders nothing is missing.
What cheapest for sole traders need from QuickBooks
✓ Lowest price
The cheapest QuickBooks Online plan, even before the discount.
✓ MTD for Income Tax
HMRC recognised for quarterly updates.
✓ CIS and mileage
Built in, with no upgrade needed.
✓ Upgrade path
Move to Simple Start if you register for VAT.
Watch the VAT threshold
Check your rolling 12 month taxable turnover monthly. If you are going to cross the threshold, upgrade to Simple Start before your VAT registration date so your first return can be filed digitally.
How to claim the deal
- Click a deal button on this page. No code is needed.
- Select Sole Trader Plus on Intuit's UK pricing page.
- Choose Buy Now, not the free trial, so the 90% discount applies.
Compare every plan on our QuickBooks pricing UK page, see if the free trial or discount saves more, or go straight to today's QuickBooks discount code.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest QuickBooks plan in the UK?
Sole Trader Plus, especially on the current new customer discount.
Do I lose anything by not having VAT features?
Not if you are not VAT registered.
What happens if I register for VAT later?
Upgrade to Simple Start from your account settings.
Is it MTD ready?
Yes, for MTD for Income Tax.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes, it is a monthly subscription.
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