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Coconut Free

First seen on HMRC's list on or before 17 Oct 2026.

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Our notes

Coconut Free is a 2-year free Coconut subscription for users who open a new Zempler Bank account through the app. Without the bank account it is just a 14-day trial.

Pros

  • Two years of full Coconut at no cost
  • Quarterly updates and tax return HMRC-listed
  • Bridging and records options

Cons

  • Requires a new Zempler business bank account
  • Free ends after 2 years
  • Eligibility conditions apply

Price

Prices can change without notice, so confirm with the provider before you buy. Spotted an error? Email us.

Cheapest MTD-capable plan
Coconut Free (via Zempler Bank)
Per month
Free
Per year
Free
VAT
n/a
Notes
2 years free ('worth up to £238') if you open a new Zempler Bank account through the app, subject to eligibility; otherwise 14-day trial then paid plans (see 3150).
Landlord pricing
included. Same Coconut product.
Agent/accountant pricing
unknown. Not published.

Really free?

Quarterly updates free
yes (while offer applies)
Tax return (final declaration) free
yes (HMRC lists tax return)
Limits
Offer is 2 years.
Bank account condition
Must open a NEW Zempler Bank account via Coconut, subject to eligibility
Time limit
2 years

Landlords and spreadsheets

Jointly owned property
unknown. No vendor evidence.
Excel bridging
yes (Coconut spreadsheet template, one-click upload)
Google Sheets bridging
unknown
CSV import
unknown
Bridging notes
MTD Bridging plan = Coconut's own spreadsheet template uploaded to Coconut; quarterly updates only.

Checked 17 Oct 2026. Sources:www.getcoconut.com, www.getcoconut.com, www.getcoconut.com, www.getcoconut.com

HMRC listing

What the software provider has told HMRC. “In development” means the provider has committed to building it in time for the 2026 to 2027 tax return.

Features

Free versionReady now
Agent softwareReady now
Individual softwareReady now
Software that creates digital recordsReady now
Bridging software that connects to recordsReady now
Standard update period (6 April to 5 April)Ready now
Calendar update period (1 April to 31 March)Ready now
Making Tax Digital for VATReady now
HMRC Assist (Submission Feedback)Ready now

Business income

Sole traderReady now
UK propertyReady now
Foreign propertyReady now

Other income sources and items

Employment (PAYE)In development
UK dividendsIn development
State Pension incomeIn development
Private pension incomesIn development
Partner income from a partnershipIn development
Foreign dividendsIn development
Foreign interestIn development
Private pension contributionsIn development
Construction Industry SchemeIn development
Charitable givingIn development
Capital GainsIn development
Student LoanIn development
Marriage AllowanceIn development
Voluntary Class 2 National InsuranceIn development
High Income Child Benefit ChargeIn development
UK interestIn development

Accessibility

Blindness or impaired visionNot included
Deafness or impaired hearingNot included
Motor or physical difficultiesNot included
Cognitive impairmentsNot included

Platform

Software typeDesktop application Web browser
Compatible withMicrosoft Windows Mac OS Linux
Mobile AppAndroid Apple iOS
LanguageEnglish

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