#Gofile – What You Need to Know
An in-depth look at #Gofile — features, strengths, limitations, and who it's best for.
At a Glance
Key facts about #Gofile at a glance.
| Feature | #Gofile |
|---|---|
| Software | MTD Bridging and Tax Filing Software |
| Target Users | Sole Traders, Landlords, Limited Companies, Partnerships, Charities, Accountants/Agents |
| Income Sources Supported | Self-employment, UK Property, Foreign Property, Dividends, Interest, Pensions, Capital Gains |
| Free MTD Software Plan | Yes, free forever (view-only) |
| MTD Quarterly Updates to HMRC | Yes |
| Final Declaration | Yes |
| Bank Reconciliation | Yes |
| Automated Bank Feeds | No |
| Invoice Creation | No |
| Receipt Capture (OCR) | No |
| Expense Auto-Categorisation | No |
| Property Portfolio Management | No |
| Tenant Management | No |
| Joint Ownership & Profit Sharing | No |
| Payroll | No |
| HMO Unit-Level Tracking | No |
| HMRC SA105 Box Pre-Mapping | |
| Spreadsheet Import/Export | Yes |
| Platform | Web (mobile browser accessible) |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
What Is #Gofile?
What Is #Gofile?
MTD Bridging and Tax Filing Software
#GoFile is a UK-based MTD bridging and tax filing tool incorporated in 2021 and headquartered in Chester. Trusted by over 50,000 UK businesses for MTD VAT filing since 2019, #GoFile expanded into MTD Income Tax filing ahead of the April 2026 mandate. It is built and positioned as the simplest, most affordable way to submit tax returns to HMRC — for landlords, sole traders, directors, and accountants who already have their records elsewhere and just need the final submission layer. Notably, #GoFile acknowledges on its own website that landlords who do not have digital records should consider its sister company Numeo for full bookkeeping software — confirming that #GoFile itself is not a bookkeeping solution.
#GoFile's core philosophy is deliberate: it does one thing — submit your figures to HMRC — and does it well. Users keep their existing records in Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Google Sheets, or any other system they prefer, and import the summary figures into #GoFile for quarterly submission. The interface is deliberately minimal. There is no bookkeeping system, no property management module, no invoice builder, and no bank reconciliation engine. The software is designed so that filing an MTD quarterly update takes minutes, not hours.
Strengths
- Extremely affordable — £24.98/year for property and self-employment income
- HMRC-recognised for MTD ITSA quarterly updates and final declaration
- Supports all income types: property, self-employment, dividends, pensions, capital gains, foreign
- Works with any existing software — Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, CSV, bank import
- 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating — highly praised for simplicity and speed
- Agent mode for accountants filing on behalf of multiple clients
- Dividends, interest, pensions, and capital gains free forever
- No minimum contract — cancel anytime
- Bank-grade encryption — security taken seriously
Limitations
- Not an accounting platform — no bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, or record keeping
- No property management features — no tenant tracking, leases, or compliance tools
- No receipt capture, expense categorisation, or invoice creation
- No joint ownership profit-splitting
- No dedicated mobile app — web browser only (mobile-accessible)
- No HMO-specific functionality
- Requires separate bookkeeping software — #GoFile alone does not satisfy MTD digital record-keeping requirements
- Newer to income tax filing (VAT bridging since 2019; Income Tax MTD from 2026)
- Limited reporting — no P&L, balance sheet, or landlord-specific financial reports
Making Tax Digital Compliance
How #GoFile Handles MTD Compliance
#GoFile is a bridging tool: it handles the submission step of MTD compliance, not the record-keeping step. Landlords connect their HMRC account, import their summary figures (from a CSV, spreadsheet, or linked bank account), and submit their quarterly update in a few clicks. #GoFile supports UK property income, self-employment, foreign income, dividends, interest, pensions, and capital gains — a broader income type range than many platforms. Agent mode allows accountants to file on behalf of multiple clients. However, #GoFile does not provide digital record keeping. Landlords who use #GoFile as their only tool are responsible for maintaining their own compliant digital records separately.
| Feature | #Gofile |
|---|---|
| HMRC Recognised (MTD ITSA) | Yes |
| MTD Quarterly Updates | Yes |
| Final Declaration | Yes |
| Digital Record Keeping | No |
| Digital Links Compliant | Yes |
| Sole Trader Income | Yes |
| UK Property Income | Yes |
| Foreign Property Income | Yes |
| Multiple Income Streams | Yes |
| Agent Filing on Behalf | Yes |
Property Management
#GoFile: No Property Management Features
#GoFile is a tax submission tool. It does not include any property management functionality: no tenant management, no rent tracking, no HMO unit creation, no compliance alerts, no portfolio analytics, and no joint ownership splitting. It is explicitly designed as a lean submission layer between your existing records and HMRC, rather than as a property management or accounting platform. Landlords who need property management features alongside #GoFile submissions would need to use a separate system for that purpose.
| Feature | #Gofile |
|---|---|
| Property Portfolio Management | No |
| Tenant Management | No |
| Rent Tracking | No |
| Property Expense Allocation | No |
| Multiple Property Support | No |
| HMO Property Support | No |
| Joint Ownership / Profit Sharing | No |
| Maintenance Tracking | No |
| Tenant Screening | No |
| Compliance Document Alerts | No |
| Arrears Tracking | No |
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Digital Record Keeping
#GoFile: Lean Transaction Import and Submission
#GoFile's record-keeping approach is to accept whatever format your records are already in. You import transactions (via bank account connection, CSV, Excel, or other file formats), the AI categorises them, you review and confirm, then submit. There is no formal chart of accounts, no double-entry bookkeeping, no invoicing, no balance sheet, and no trial balance. The platform is deliberately designed not to replace bookkeeping software but to act as the digital submission layer on top of whatever bookkeeping system you already use. #GoFile's sister company Numeo provides full bookkeeping software for those who need structured accounting alongside their GoFile submissions.
| Feature | #Gofile |
|---|---|
| Cash Basis Accounting | No |
| Chart of Accounts (pre-built) | No |
| Journal Entries | No |
| Bank Reconciliation | No |
| Automated Bank Feeds | Partial (bank link for import/summary figures only) |
| Open Banking Integration | No |
| Double-Entry Bookkeeping | No |
| HMRC Box Pre-Mapping | No |
| Xero Integration | No |
| Spreadsheet Import/Export | Yes |
| Digital Record Storage | No |
Invoicing, Expense Tracking
#GoFile: No Invoicing Features
#GoFile does not include any expense tracking, receipt capture, invoice creation, or auto-categorisation tools. Landlords must track their expenses in their existing records system and import the totals into #GoFile at the end of each quarter for submission. For landlords who already have disciplined expense records, this is not an obstacle. For landlords who want their receipts captured, expenses auto-categorised, and invoices sent from within their MTD platform, #GoFile is not designed for this.
| Feature | #Gofile |
|---|---|
| Invoice Creation and Sending | No |
| Invoice Customisation/Branding | No |
| Online Payment Collection | No |
| Payment Tracking/Reminders | No |
| Expense Tracking | No |
| Receipt Capture (OCR/Photo) | No |
| Expense Categorisation | No |
| Automated Transaction Matching | No |
| Mileage Tracking | No |
| AI Auto-Categorisation | Yes |
Reporting & Tax Forecasting
#GoFile: Real-Time Tax Position Dashboard
#GoFile provides a tax position view — a summary of what HMRC sees based on submitted figures — which is useful for understanding your running tax picture as quarters are filed. However, #GoFile does not produce formal financial reports: no profit and loss, no balance sheet, no trial balance, no per-property profitability analysis, and no cashflow forecast. The platform is a filing tool, not a reporting tool.
| Feature | #Gofile |
|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Report (formal) | No |
| Balance Sheet | No |
| Trial Balance | No |
| Dashboard / Overview | Partial (tax position view only) |
| Real-Time Financial Data | Partial (tax position view only) |
| Cash Flow Reporting | No |
| Tax Estimate/Forecast | No |
| AI-Powered Features | No |
Collaboration & Mobile Apps
#GoFile: Agent Mode and Mobile-Accessible Web
#GoFile's agent infrastructure has been built and tested across five years of MTD VAT practice management, making it a well-worn tool for accountancy practices filing across large client books. . #GoFile's agent mode is particularly well-developed, given its long history as an MTD VAT platform used by over 50,000 businesses and thousands of accountants.
| Feature | #Gofile |
|---|---|
| Accountant / Advisor Portal | Yes |
| Multi-User Access | Yes |
| Agent Filing on Behalf | Yes |
| Bank Integration | Yes |
| Platform | Web Browser only |
| Web Browser Access | Yes (mobile-optimised) |
| FCA Regulated | Yes |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
Ease of Use, Support & Security
#GoFile'S Ease of Use
#GoFile is designed around a single design goal: file in as few clicks as possible. The interface is deliberately minimal and guides users through three steps: authorise with HMRC, import or enter figures, and submit. Most users complete their first submission within minutes of signing up. It works on any device via a web browser --- Mac, Windows, Chromebook, iPad, tablet, or mobile phone.
| Feature | #Gofile |
|---|---|
| Phone Support | No |
| Chat Support | No |
| Email Support | Yes |
| Help Centre / Knowledge Base | Yes |
| FCA Regulated | Yes |
| Enterprise-Grade Security | Yes |
Unique Features Only #GoFile Offers
Ultra-Low Annual Pricing — £24.98/Year
For landlords who only need the MTD submission layer on top of their existing records, #GoFile's annual cost is a fraction of full accounting platforms. No monthly commitment, no long contract.
Dividends, Interest, Pensions, and Capital Gains — Free Forever
These income types are free to file with #GoFile, permanently. For landlords with complex final declarations including investment income, this is a meaningful saving compared to platforms that charge for all income types.
Broadest Income Type Coverage at Filing Level
#GoFile supports self-employment, UK property, foreign income, dividends, interest, pensions, and capital gains in a single MTD submission. RentalBux is focused on property and sole trader income.
Works With Any Existing Software — No Migration Required
#GoFile's bridging model means landlords do not need to move their records anywhere. Keep using Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Google Sheets, or any other system, and import figures into #GoFile for submission. There is zero disruption to existing workflows.
Highly Competitive Agent Pricing — From £4.95 Per Client Per Year
For accountancy practices managing large volumes of landlord clients who only need the MTD submission layer, #GoFile's per-client pricing is one of the lowest in the market.
MTD for VAT — Already Live
#GoFile has offered MTD VAT bridging since 2019 and is trusted by over 50,000 businesses for VAT filing.
4.9/5 Trustpilot Rating
198+ verified Trustpilot reviews with a 4.9/5 rating makes #GoFile one of the highest-rated MTD tools in the UK market by user satisfaction.
Who Should Choose #GoFile?
#GoFile is the better choice for:
Landlords Who Already Have Their Records in Order
If you have a well-maintained spreadsheet or accounting system and only need to submit quarterly updates to HMRC, #GoFile is the cheapest and simplest way to do that. At £24.98/year, it adds a minimal cost on top of your existing workflow.
Landlords Who Do Not Want to Switch Existing Software
#GoFile's bridging model requires zero migration. Keep your existing records system exactly as it is — #GoFile just handles the HMRC submission step.
Landlords with Complex Final Declarations Including Investment Income
If your final declaration includes dividends, interest, pensions, or capital gains alongside property income, #GoFile supports all of these income types — and files dividends, interest, pensions, and capital gains free forever.
Accountants Filing for Many Landlord Clients at Low Cost
#GoFile's from £4.95/client/year agent pricing makes it one of the lowest-cost MTD submission tools available for practices managing volume.
VAT-Registered Landlords Who Need a Single Tool for Both VAT and Income Tax MTD
#GoFile supports both MTD for VAT and MTD for Income Tax.
Landlords Who Want the Fastest Possible Filing Experience
Quarterly updates can be filed in minutes. If speed and simplicity of the submission step is the priority, #GoFile's minimal interface delivers exactly that.