Ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

We’ve made it easy — and free if you want it to be.

Coconut gives you everything you need to get ready for Making Tax Digital. If you sign up through our partnership with Zempler bank, you’ll also get Coconut’s free MTD software for two years. Prefer to use Coconut on its own? You can do that too.

  • HMRC-recognised and fully Making Tax Digital compliant
  • Built for sole traders and landlords
  • Get ahead of the April 2026 deadline
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What’s the deal?

We’ve teamed up with digital Business Bank Zempler, who provide a Sole Trader bank account designed to make managing your money simple and digital. Together, we make it easier (and cheaper) to get ready for Making Tax Digital, including giving you access to free MTD for Income tax software for two years.

Prefer to just use Coconut? No problem. You can still sign up to Coconut without opening a Zempler account.

Here’s how it works:

1.

Sign up to Coconut – your Making Tax Digital ready accounting software

3.

Get Coconut free for 2 years – worth up to £238!

You’ll need to deposit a minimum of £100 into your new Zempler Account, within 7 days of opening the account, to activate your free Coconut plan

Terms and Conditions apply

How Coconut makes your life easier

We know running a business is enough work without the extra pressure of managing  digital records. Coconut takes care of the tricky bits so you can focus on what you do best. And with Zempler, your banking and bookkeeping work better together, plus you get access to free MTD software for two years.

Know your numbers

See how your business is doing whenever you want — no more waiting until the end of the year to find out how things are really going.

Get paid pronto

Create, send and track invoices easily from your phone or computer. Spend less time chasing customers and more time getting paid.

Never lose a receipt again

Snap photos of your receipts and store them safely in one place. Say goodbye to that messy pile of paperwork.

No more tax stress

We help keep everything organised and on track so deadlines don’t sneak up on you, without the extra pressure of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Start your free 2 years

Why this matters

From April 2026, millions of sole traders and landlords will be required to keep digital records and send updates to HMRC every quarter using Making Tax Digital compatible software.

That means you won’t be able to use the free tax return tool on the HMRC website anymore — but with Zempler and Coconut, you’re already covered with simple, reliable free MTD software.

However you choose to sign up, with or without Zempler, you’ll be ready for Making Tax Digital and your tax returns will be a whole lot easier.

Make your accounting and Self Assessment tax return a whole lot easier with !Coconut

Sign up now for a free 30-day trial and see for yourself!

£99.99
per year
Save over £100
£16.99
per month

Our monthly and annual plan includes:

*Prices include VAT - our transparent pricing means we don't hide VAT
  • Connect accounts from 30+ banks and credit cards
  • Track your income and expenses throughout the year with our sole trader accounting app
  • Access !Coconut on both mobile and desktop
  • Send and track unlimited branded invoices
  • Always know how much tax to set aside
  • Easily share access with your accountant
  • Claim as an allowable business expense on your tax return

Want !Coconut for free for 2 years?

Then apply for a free Zempler bank account within !Coconut.

It only takes 2 minutes!

£129.99
per year
Save over £130
£21.99
per month

Our monthly and annual plan includes:

*Prices include VAT - our transparent pricing means we don't hide VAT
  • Make quarterly Making Tax Digital updates quickly and easily
  • Submit the Making Tax Digital end of year Tax Return
  • Connect accounts from 30+ banks and credit cards
  • Track your income and expenses throughout the year with our sole trader accounting app
  • Access !Coconut on both mobile and desktop
  • Send and track unlimited branded invoices
  • Always know how much tax to set aside
  • Easily share access with your accountant
  • Claim as an allowable business expense on your tax return

Want !Coconut for free for 2 years?

Then apply for a free Zempler bank account within !Coconut.

It only takes 2 minutes!

*Coconut is free for up to 24 months while your Zempler account remains active, connected and has an initial deposit of at least £100, paid in within 7 days of account opening
£129.99
per year
Save over £130

Our annual plan includes:

*Prices include VAT - our transparent pricing means we don't hide VAT
  • File your Self Assessment directly to HMRC
  • Connect accounts from 30+ banks and credit cards
  • Track your income and expenses throughout the year with our sole trader accounting app
  • Access !Coconut on both mobile and desktop
  • Send and track unlimited branded invoices
  • Always know how much tax to set aside
  • Easily share access with your accountant
  • Claim as an allowable business expense on your tax return

Want !Coconut for free for 2 years?

Then apply for a free Zempler bank account within !Coconut.

It only takes 2 minutes!

£159.99
per year
Save over £130

Our annual plan includes:

*Prices include VAT - our transparent pricing means we don't hide VAT
  • Make quarterly Making Tax Digital updates quickly and easily
  • Submit the Making Tax Digital end of year Tax Return
  • File your Self Assessment directly to HMRC
  • Connect accounts from 30+ banks and credit cards
  • Track your income and expenses throughout the year with our sole trader accounting app
  • Access !Coconut on both mobile and desktop
  • Send and track unlimited branded invoices
  • Always know how much tax to set aside
  • Easily share access with your accountant
  • Claim as an allowable business expense on your tax return

Want !Coconut for free for 2 years?

Then apply for a free Zempler bank account within !Coconut.

It only takes 2 minutes!

Savings are based on the monthly price
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How to get started

You can start with Coconut in three ways:

  • Coconut only – Choose a monthly or annual plan and get started right away with a 3-day free trial.

  • Coconut + Zempler – Open both together and get Coconut free for 2 years (see below), giving you access to free MTD software.

    • Create your Coconut account

    • You’ll then be prompted to apply for a Zempler bank account

    • Once both accounts are live, your Coconut plan will be upgraded to free – and will stay that way for up to 24 months, as long as your Zempler account remains connected to Coconut.

    A minimum £100 deposit into your new Zempler account, paid within 7 days of account opening is required to claim your free Coconut plan.

  • Already a Coconut user and want a Zempler bank account click here.

It only takes a few minutes and you’ll be ready for Making Tax Digital in no time.

Sign up today!

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