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Tide

Tide

Founded by George Bevis in 2015

Manage business bank accounts, send invoices, track expenses, and file tax returns

Pricing model

Free Tier, Paid

Rating

★ Positive

Time to value

Immediate

You can use Tide to manage everyday business finances from your mobile device or web browser. The service lets you open a UK business current account, create and send professional invoices, track receipts, and categorize company expenses. You can also run compliant payroll for your staff, file tax returns directly using Making Tax Digital integrations, and accept in-person card payments using dedicated card readers. Additionally, you can register a new limited company, earn interest on business savings, and compare funding options across multiple lenders.

What Tide does

Apply for a business current accountCreate and send invoices to clientsCategorize and track business expensesFile tax returns under Making Tax DigitalRun payroll for company employeesAccept contactless payments using a card readerCompare loan options across lending partnersFree UK business current account with FSCS protection via ClearBankCompany registration directly through UK Companies HouseHMRC-recognised tools for Making Tax Digital bookkeeping and filingInvoice creation and automated payment trackingMobile card readers for accepting in-person card paymentsIntegrated payroll management for employee salary distributionBusiness savings accounts offering variable interest rates

Pricing breakdown

Pricing model: Free tier, Paid

PlanList price
FreeFree
Smart£12.49 / mo
Pro£27.49 / mo
Max£69.99 / mo

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CEO @ HelpBnk

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