TradeDocket: Receipt Scanner

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About this app

TradeDocket is the free receipt scanner built for UK tradespeople and sole traders. Snap a photo of any receipt — Screwfix, Toolstation, Travis Perkins, Wickes, or any supplier — and TradeDocket extracts the merchant, amounts, VAT, and line items automatically. Every item is sorted into HMRC-aligned expense categories, ready for your self-assessment tax return.

WHO IS TRADEDOCKET FOR?
TradeDocket is designed for self-employed tradespeople across the UK:
- Plumbers and heating engineers
- Electricians and electrical contractors
- Builders, bricklayers, and general contractors
- Carpenters, joiners, and roofers
- Painters and decorators
- Landscapers and groundworkers
- Any sole trader or subcontractor who buys materials and needs to track expenses

SMART CATEGORISATION
Every line item is automatically sorted into HMRC expense categories — materials, tools, fixings, safety equipment (PPE), vehicle costs, subcontractor payments, and more. No accountancy jargon. TradeDocket speaks your language: "Screwfix drill bits" becomes "Tools > Power Tool Accessories" with the right tax category applied instantly.

KEY FEATURES
- Scan receipts with your camera — amounts, VAT, and merchant extracted in seconds
- Automatic HMRC expense categorisation (materials, tools, PPE, vehicle costs, CIS)
- Dashboard with spending charts and VAT summary by tax year
- Organise receipts by project or job for accurate job costing
- Export to CSV for your accountant or self-assessment filing
- Share receipts and reports via email
- UK tax year support (6 April to 5 April)
- Works offline — scan now, sync later

ORGANISE BY PROJECT
Group receipts by job — "Kitchen Refit, 42 Oak Lane" or "Bathroom Install, Mrs Patel". See materials costs per project at a glance and export job-costing reports. Know exactly what each job cost you, from first fix to final invoice.

MAKING TAX DIGITAL (MTD) READY
From April 2026, HMRC requires sole traders earning over £50,000 to keep digital records under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. TradeDocket helps you stay compliant — every receipt is digitised, categorised, and stored securely. Export your expenses as a CSV that maps directly to the SA103 self-employment pages.

DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE
See your total spend, receipt count, VAT reclaimed, and top expense categories on a clear dashboard. Filter by tax year or quarter. Spot trends and stay on top of your business expenses without spreadsheets.

BUILT FOR UK SUPPLIERS
TradeDocket recognises receipts from the suppliers you actually use:
- Screwfix, Toolstation, Travis Perkins, Wickes
- Jewson, Selco, Plumb Center, City Plumbing
- Halfords, Euro Car Parts (vehicle costs)
- Amazon Business, eBay (online orders)
- Fuel stations, tool hire, and hundreds more

PRIVACY FIRST
Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Receipt images are stored securely in UK data centres and are never shared with third parties. You can export or delete all your data at any time.

COMMON QUESTIONS
A: Yes — scan up to 20 receipts per month for free, with no ads. Visit tradedocket.co.uk to learn more about TradeDocket.

Q: Does it work for CIS subcontractors?
A: Yes — TradeDocket tracks material costs and expenses relevant to CIS deductions.

Q: Can my accountant access my data?
A: You can export your receipts and expense summaries as a CSV and send them directly to your accountant via email.

TradeDocket is made by Scale Platforms Ltd, based in the UK. Questions? Contact [e-mail]