🇬🇧 UK & 🇺🇸 USA Sole Traders

Bookkeeping that
actually makes sense.

Track income, expenses & invoices. Get your tax estimate instantly. No accountant, no spreadsheets, no stress.

No credit card needed
30 days completely free
Cancel anytime
Works offline
books.librelynx.website/app
🏠 Home
💰 Income
💸 Expenses
🧾 Invoices
📊 Summary
🧾 Tax
💰 Income
£8,450.00
💸 Expenses
£1,320.00
📈 Net Profit
£7,130.00
🧾 Est. Tax Bill
£1,426.00
Monthly income this tax year
Acme Corp — Website Design Paid £1,200.00
Riverside Media — Retainer Due in 3 days £850.00
JB Contractors — Consulting Overdue £440.00

Built for how you actually work

No bloated menus. No confusing jargon. Just the tools a sole trader needs to stay on top of their finances.

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Income Tracking

Log earnings in seconds with description, date and category. Everything stored and ready for your tax return.

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Professional PDF Invoices

Create branded invoices with your company details and bank info. Download or share as PDF instantly.

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Recurring Invoices

Set up weekly, monthly or quarterly invoices and Libre Books generates them automatically. Set it and forget it.

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Overdue Invoice Alerts

Instantly see which invoices are overdue so you never lose track of money you're owed.

Mark Paid → Auto-logs Income

One tap marks an invoice as paid and automatically adds it to your income. No double entry, ever.

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Expense Tracking

Log expenses by category — materials, tools, phone, insurance and more. Everything categorised for your tax return.

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Mileage Tracker

Log business journeys at HMRC approved rates (45p/mile UK) or IRS rates (67¢/mile US) — auto-added to expenses.

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Real-Time Tax Estimate

Your tax bill updates live as you add income and expenses. No surprises at Self Assessment or tax return time.

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Suggested Monthly Saving

Libre Books tells you exactly how much to set aside each month for your tax bill. Never get caught short again.

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Tax Checklist Built In

Step-by-step Self Assessment checklist for UK users. EIN, quarterly payments and Schedule C checklist for US users.

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What Can I Claim? Guide

Built-in allowable expenses guide showing exactly what you can claim — HMRC rates for UK, IRS rules for US.

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Monthly & Yearly Summary

Toggle between monthly and full tax year view. See your profit, expenses and tax estimate for any period.

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CSV & PDF Export

Export your income, expenses and reports for your accountant or your own records anytime.

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Installs as an App

Add to your home screen on iPhone or Android for a full app experience — no App Store needed.

🌐

Works Offline

Keep working without an internet connection — your data syncs automatically when you're back online.

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Secure & Private

Your data is encrypted and stored securely using Google Firebase. We never sell or share your information.

Built for your country.
Not just bolted on.

Select your country on setup and the entire app switches — terminology, tax calculations, deadlines, mileage rates and more. All correct for your country out of the box.

🇬🇧

United Kingdom

  • Tax year 6 April → 5 April
  • Personal Allowance £12,570
  • Income Tax 20% calculation
  • Class 4 National Insurance 9%
  • HMRC Self Assessment checklist
  • UTR, Government Gateway reminders
  • Mileage at 45p/mile (25p over 10k)
  • 31 Jan Self Assessment deadline
  • VAT registered option
  • HMRC allowable expenses guide
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United States

  • Tax year Jan → Dec
  • Standard Deduction $14,600
  • Full federal tax brackets (10%–37%)
  • Self-employment tax 15.3% (IRS correct)
  • Schedule C & Form 1040 checklist
  • Quarterly estimated tax deadlines
  • Mileage at 67¢/mile IRS rate
  • April 15 tax return deadline
  • Sales tax registered option
  • IRS allowable expenses guide

Everything switches automatically based on your country — currency, terminology, tax rates, deadlines and more.

Up and running in under two minutes

No training required. No accountant on speed dial. Just sign in and start.

  1. 1

    Sign in with Google or email

    Create your account in seconds. No credit card required for the 30-day trial.

  2. 2

    Set up your business

    Enter your business name, select UK or USA, and you're on your dashboard.

  3. 3

    Log your income & expenses

    Add transactions as they happen — or catch up in one go. It takes seconds per entry.

  4. 4

    Watch your tax estimate update live

    Your dashboard shows your tax bill in real time — no surprises at Self Assessment time.

Libre Books
💰 Income this year
£8,450
💸 Expenses
£1,320
🧾 Est. Tax Bill
£1,426
🏠Home
💰Income
💸Expenses
🧾Invoices
📊Tax
Transparent pricing

Simple. Affordable. No surprises.

Try everything free for 30 days. Then pay less than a cup of coffee a month.

🇺🇸
United States
$6.99
per month after free trial
  • Full income & expense tracking
  • PDF invoice creation
  • Federal income tax estimate
  • Self-employment tax (15.3%)
  • Mileage tracker (67¢/mile IRS rate)
  • Schedule C & Form 1040 ready
  • Works offline + installs as app
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No upsells. No hidden fees. No confusing tiers. Just one simple price.

What you see is what you get — one price, everything included, cancel anytime.

30-day free trial — no card required • Cancel anytime • Secure payment via Stripe

Made for the self-employed

If you work for yourself and need to file taxes in the UK or USA, Libre Books was built for you.

💻

Freelancers

Designers, developers, writers and consultants who invoice clients

🔧

Tradespeople

Plumbers, electricians, builders and decorators running their own business

🚚

Delivery & Drivers

Self-employed couriers, taxi drivers and delivery workers tracking mileage and earnings

🏪

Small Business Owners

Sole traders running a shop, market stall or online business

🎨

Creative Professionals

Photographers, videographers, artists and musicians earning self-employed income

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Contractors

IT contractors, project managers and anyone working outside PAYE on a contract basis

Frequently asked questions

What happens after my 30-day free trial?

After 30 days you'll be prompted to subscribe — £4.99/month for UK users or $6.99/month for US users. No card is needed to start your trial and you won't be charged automatically.

Is my financial data safe?

Yes. Your data is encrypted and stored securely using Google Firebase. Only you can access your records — we never sell or share your data with anyone.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes — Libre Books is a PWA (Progressive Web App). Just visit the site on your phone and add it to your home screen. It works like a native app on both iPhone and Android with no App Store needed.

Do I need accounting knowledge to use it?

Not at all. Libre Books is designed for people who just want to get on with their work, not study accounting. If you can fill in a spreadsheet you can use Libre Books.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, cancel anytime with no questions asked. There are no contracts or minimum terms.

Does it work offline?

Yes. You can add income, expenses and invoices without an internet connection. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online.

Is it just for sole traders?

Primarily yes — it's built and optimised for UK sole traders filing Self Assessment and US sole proprietors filing Schedule C. It also works well for freelancers, contractors and small business owners.

Ready to take control of your finances?

Join sole traders in the UK and USA who use Libre Books to stay on top of their tax.

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No credit card · Cancel anytime · £4.99/month UK · $6.99/month US