Set up a Mettle account
This article explains how to set up a new Mettle-funded FreeAgent account.
You can either set up your account via the Mettle app or FreeAgent website.
If you’re not setting up a Mettle-funded account, find out how to set up your FreeAgent account.
If you have multiple companies or businesses, you'll need separate FreeAgent accounts for each company or business. For example, if you need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax and you're a sole trader who also rents out properties, or a landlord who also has a self-employed business, you'll need separate sole trader and unincorporated landlord accounts in FreeAgent. Read more about how to use FreeAgent for MTD for Income Tax if you’re a sole trader with multiple businesses or rental income.
Please note:
- To set up a Mettle-funded account, don’t sign up to FreeAgent using the FreeAgent mobile app as this won’t create a subsidised account.
- To be eligible for a free FreeAgent account you need to make at least one transaction a month from your Mettle account.
Setting up your account via Mettle
First, download the Mettle mobile app from either the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
Next, go through the Mettle account application process. It should only take a few minutes to apply.
Then, pick the FreeAgent Connections option from within the Mettle app and select 'Get FreeAgent for free'. Find out more about FreeAgent and Mettle.
Once you have a free FreeAgent account connected to your Mettle account, find out how to get started with FreeAgent.
Setting up your account via FreeAgent
First, download the Mettle mobile app from either the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
Next, sign up for a FreeAgent account on the FreeAgent website.
When setting up your FreeAgent account, select the relevant business type for your FreeAgent account from the ‘Business Type’ drop-down menu and enter your Mettle account number and sort code. The category you choose won’t affect your FreeAgent experience so if there isn’t a category that matches your business, please choose the category closest to your business.
If your business is a charity, not-for-profit organisation, social enterprise, or community interest company (CIC), find out how to choose the appropriate business type.
Once you’ve set up your account, you’ll need to enable the bank feed connection against your Mettle account.
Once you have a free FreeAgent account connected to your Mettle account, find out how to get started with FreeAgent.