When Does My TinyTax Subscription Start?

You don't need to subscribe when you create your Clear Books Tax account. You can sign up, add your companies, and prepare your figures completely free. You only need to subscribe when you're ready to submit your filings.

When Billing Starts

Your subscription billing begins on the date you subscribe — not when you create your account. If your filing is not due for several months, you can set up your account in advance and subscribe later when you need to submit.

Once subscribed, your plan renews annually from the date of your original subscription. For example, if you subscribe on 1 December 2026, your next renewal is 1 December 2027.

Choosing the Right Plan

Clear Books Tax offers three plans:

• Dormant — For companies with no trading activity. Includes CT600 filing to HMRC and micro-entity accounts to Companies House.
• Solo — For one trading company. Includes CT600 filing to HMRC and micro-entity accounts to Companies House.
• Portfolio — Unlimited company filings, ideal if you have more than one company. Includes CT600 filing to HMRC and accounts to Companies House for all your companies.

Portfolio is priced per user, per year — not per company. If you are the only user, you pay the portfolio price once a year and can file for as many companies as you need. This includes dormant companies, so there is no need for a separate dormant subscription if you already have a Portfolio subscription.

Prices and VAT

All prices shown on the Clear Books Tax website exclude VAT. VAT at 20% is added at the checkout stage. For example, a plan shown as £20/year will be charged as £24 including VAT.

The subscription price you see when you are ready to submit is the annual fee for your account. It covers both the CT600 and Companies House submissions — you are not charged again when you click the second submit button.

Common Questions

Does the Solo plan include accounts to Companies House?

Yes. The Solo plan includes both CT600 filing to HMRC and micro-entity accounts filing to Companies House. You do not need to pay separately for each submission — they are bundled into the one plan.

There are two submit buttons on the preview page — do I need to pay twice?

No. The two green buttons — Submit Corporation Tax and Submit Accounts — are separate because HMRC and Companies House are different regulatory bodies, but both are covered by your one subscription. You click Submit Corporation Tax to file with HMRC, and Submit Accounts to file with Companies House. There is no second payment required.

Why does the price show £X if you said filing was free?

Preparing your filing — entering figures, reviewing your tax calculation, generating a draft — is always free. You only pay when you are ready to actually submit to HMRC and Companies House. The price shown at that point is the annual subscription fee for your account.

Can I use Portfolio as a single user?

Yes. Portfolio is suitable for individuals managing multiple companies as well as for teams. The "per user, per year" pricing means a single user pays the portfolio price once and gets unlimited filings for all their companies.

Does Portfolio cover dormant companies?

Yes. A Portfolio subscription covers all your companies — trading and dormant. You do not need a separate dormant subscription if you have Portfolio.

Do I need to subscribe before adding companies?

No. You can add companies and enter your figures without subscribing. You only need to pay when you are ready to click Submit.

When will I be charged?

You are charged when you subscribe — not when you create your account or prepare your filing. Clear Books Tax does not charge you for exploring the service.