What Andica does

Andica Limited is a privately held UK software developer founded in 2004 and headquartered in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The company builds HMRC-recognised tax, payroll, and accounting software for UK individual taxpayers, sole traders and landlords, small and medium-sized businesses, accounting and tax practices, trustees, charities, and company secretaries. Its product portfolio spans both Windows desktop applications (Payroll, SA100 Self Assessment, SA800 Partnership, SA900 Trust & Estate, CT600 Corporation Tax, P11D Expenses & Benefits, MTD VAT) and cloud-based subscriptions (Accounting, Accounts Production, Company Secretarial, MTD ITSA, Charity Accounts, Practice Management and cloud editions of the core tax forms).

The technology stack is built on .NET framework Windows desktop applications and cloud-based web applications, with native integrations to HMRC's Government Gateway (128-bit encrypted direct submission), HMRC's MTD VAT and MTD ITSA APIs, and Companies House via iXBRL tagging. The MTD VAT and MTD ITSA products are delivered as Excel spreadsheet-bridging software that extracts the relevant nine-box values and submits them digitally — preserving users' existing spreadsheet workflows while meeting HMRC's digital record-keeping requirements. HMRC PAYE/RTI Recognition and HMRC Internet Recognition are renewed annually across product versions.

Andica operates a direct-to-consumer model: software is sold via its own e-commerce websites (andica.com and business-software-online.co.uk), a self-serve cloud subscription portal (subscriptions.andica.com), and a UK telephone sales line (01494 360 960). Pricing is low-ticket, with Windows licences from £16.50+VAT to £100+VAT (annual licence term, billed one-time) and cloud subscriptions from £22+VAT to £200+VAT per year. Multi-entity band tiers (1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, unlimited) and multi-user network licences support accounting practices. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investment, subsidiaries, or parent company.

Name

Andica

Legal name

Andica Limited

Website

https://andica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Andica Limited is a privately held UK software developer, founded in 2004 and based in High Wycombe, that builds HMRC-recognised payroll, tax-returns (SA100, SA800, SA900, CT600, P11D) and MTD compliance software — sold directly via its own e-commerce sites and telephone sales to UK individuals, SMBs, accountants and charities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

High Wycombe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Windows Desktop Software Licenses: One-time perpetual license sales for Windows desktop applications. Annual license granted effective from date of purchase, with license expiry at end of term unless renewed. Available in various band tiers (1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, unlimited records).
2. Cloud Software Subscriptions: Annual subscription-based cloud software licensed for one year effective from date of purchase. Includes multi-user access (subject to subscription plan). Software functions deactivate at end of term unless renewed.
3. Multi-user and Band Licensing: Tiered pricing based on number of records (taxpayers, partnerships, companies, employees) ranging from single entity to unlimited bands. Multi-user licenses available for larger practices requiring network access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Andica develops and sells HMRC-Recognised tax, payroll and accounting software for UK individuals, sole traders, small and medium-sized businesses and accounting practices. The portfolio includes Payroll, SA100 Self Assessment, SA800 Partnership, SA900 Trust & Estate, CT600 Corporation Tax, P11D Expenses & Benefits, MTD VAT and MTD ITSA bridging software, plus cloud editions of Accounting, Accounts Production, Practice Management, Company Secretarial and Charity Accounts. Products are delivered as Windows desktop applications and cloud-based web subscriptions, with direct online submission to HMRC via the Government Gateway.

Product overview

Andica is a UK-based software developer offering a comprehensive suite of tax returns, payroll, and accounting software solutions for small and medium sized businesses, accountants, and tax professionals. The product portfolio includes both Windows desktop and cloud-based applications. Windows products include Payroll Software, SA100 Self Assessment, SA800 Partnership Tax Returns, SA900 Trust & Estate, CT600 Corporation Tax, P11D Expenses & Benefits, and MTD VAT Software. Cloud products include Accounting, Accounts Production, Company Secretarial, MTD ITSA, Charity Accounts, Practice Management, and cloud versions of SA100, SA800, SA900, and CT600 tax software. All tax products feature File By Internet capability for secure online submission to HMRC via the Government Gateway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Andica Payroll Software HMRC-Recognised payroll software for small and medium-sized businesses to calculate employee and director payroll and submit RTI returns (FPS, EPS, NVR, EYU) to HMRC.
• Andica SA100 Self Assessment Software Windows desktop self assessment software for individual taxpayers and professionals to complete, calculate and submit SA100 personal tax returns online to HMRC.
• Andica SA800 Partnership Tax Returns Software Windows desktop partnership tax returns software for preparation and online submission of SA800 Partnership Business tax returns to HMRC.
• Andica SA900 Trust & Estate Software Windows desktop trust and estate tax returns software for completion, calculation of trust and estate tax liabilities and online submission of SA900 returns to HMRC.
• Andica CT600 Corporation Tax Returns Software (Windows) Windows desktop corporation tax returns software for completing CT600 Company tax return form and submitting it online to HMRC. iXBRL compliant.
• Andica P11D Expenses & Benefits Software

Quantifiable outcome

• Tax returns submitted online in under a minute depending on data size and internet speed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Xero: Global cloud accounting platform with strong UK accountant ecosystem. Comparable to Andica's cloud Accounting and Accounts Production ambitions, but Xero operates at much larger scale with deep bank-feed and app ecosystem integrations.
• Sage: UK-headquartered SMB accounting and payroll software giant with broad portfolio spanning bookkeeping, payroll, practice solutions, and MTD-ready products. Comparable on payroll and SMB accounting but at vastly larger scale and broader scope than Andica.
• Intuit QuickBooks: Global SMB accounting/MTD product with a UK edition. Comparable to Andica's SMB-facing cloud accounting and MTD VAT offerings as a broad incumbent in the same end market, though at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• TaxCalc: UK-focused tax compliance software for accountants and individuals covering Self Assessment, corporation tax, and MTD. Directly comparable to Andica as an HMRC-recognised standalone tax software specialist serving the same practice and SMB buyer.
• BTCSoftware: UK accounts production and tax software (CT, SA, iXBRL) widely used by accounting practices. Highly comparable to Andica on compliance-led, UK tax-focused software sold to accountants and small firms.
• VT Software: UK tax and trust software (formerly VTAX), primarily serving trusts, estates, and partnerships. Directly comparable to Andica's SA800/SA900 modules within the niche of partnership and trust compliance.
• FreeAgent: UK cloud accounting/bookkeeping platform targeted at small businesses, freelancers, and accountants. Comparable to Andica's cloud Accounting software target segment (SMBs and sole traders), particularly around MTD ITSA readiness.
• Taxfiler: Cloud-based UK tax returns and accounts production software for accountants, agents, and small businesses. Comparable HMRC-facing niche competitor with overlapping Self Assessment and Corporation Tax offerings.
• IRIS Software Group: Major UK practice software provider spanning payroll, HR, accounts production, tax, and practice management. Highly comparable in product breadth, with much greater scale than Andica.
• Keytime: UK practice management and compliance software (Keytime, Keytime Payroll, Keytime CTC) for accountants. Overlaps with Andica on payroll, CT, and practice management workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/andicalimited
• Xtwitter.com/andica
• YouTubeyoutube.com/andica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andica-limited

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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