QuickFile (free for small accounts)
QuickFile is free accounting software for UK small businesses that stay under a modest ledger volume.
QuickFile (free for small accounts) is a finance and ops perk from QuickFile, free for up to 200 ledger entries, for startups in the UK, no funding required.
Also useful for bookkeeping, tax and finance
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Inside QuickFile (free for small accounts)
QuickFile is free for accounts with up to 1,000 nominal ledger entries (its XS, S and M sizes), including invoicing, a branded client area, purchase and receipt management, banking automation, MTD-compatible VAT returns, quotes, multi-currency, reporting, unlimited users, 1 GB of storage and API access. Larger accounts pay £60 + VAT a year, and automated bank feeds cost £15 + VAT a year.
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 13, 2026
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- No funding needed
- Startup stage
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Geography
- United Kingdom
- Recurring / expiry
- While under 1,000 ledger entries/year
- Other requirements
- Free while the account has no more than 1,000 nominal ledger entries (account sizes XS, S and M).
How to apply for QuickFile (free for small accounts)
- A short description of what your startup does
- A company email on your own domain
- 1Sign up on the QuickFile pricing page.
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 13, 2026
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QuickFile (free for small accounts): common questions
Is QuickFile free?
Yes, QuickFile can be used for free. Free for up to 200 ledger entries. As stated on QuickFile's own page, linked on this page.
Who qualifies for QuickFile (free for small accounts)?
QuickFile (free for small accounts) is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups in the UK, no funding required. Free while the account has no more than 1,000 nominal ledger entries (account sizes XS, S and M).
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get QuickFile (free for small accounts)?
No. QuickFile (free for small accounts) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for QuickFile (free for small accounts)?
Sign up on the QuickFile pricing page.
How long do I have to use QuickFile (free for small accounts), and does it expire?
While under 1,000 ledger entries/year
Is QuickFile (free for small accounts) available outside the US?
QuickFile (free for small accounts) is available in the UK.
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