Health, beauty & wellness
MTD software for nail technicians.
Finish the set. Keep your numbers just as tidy.
Dozens of appointments, tiny supply orders and desk-rental payments can make a full year's records feel overwhelming. Avona helps you keep nail-business transactions organised a little at a time.
- Who it is for
- Nail technicians working as sole traders, managing their own business records and MTD for Income Tax updates.
- Available now
- Digital records, bank feeds, statement imports, transaction categorisation and quarterly self-employment updates. Pro adds customer invoicing, VAT accounting and reporting.
- Monthly price
- From £15/month for Lite. Pro is £20/month.
- Free trial
- Full access for 7 days. No credit card required.
- Annual-return limitations
- Quarterly updates do not replace your annual tax return. HMRC lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development. Check the listing and confirm support for your income sources before relying on Avona for your annual return.
Making Tax Digital
It’s what comes in.
Before costs go out.
Small appointment payments add up across a full diary. Gross takings matter for MTD, before gel supplies, desk rent and booking charges reduce what you keep.
Understand Making Tax Digital →When does MTD apply?
Combined qualifying self-employment and property income, before expenses:
- Over £50,000 in 2024/25
- From 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000 in 2025/26
- From 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000 in 2026/27
- From 6 April 2028
Eligibility and exemptions matter. These are income thresholds, not tax-free allowances.
Check HMRC’s eligibility guidance ↗From the work to your records
Clear records for your manicure appointments.
Bring the evidence into Avona, review the suggested categories and check the figures before submitting. These three examples show the records behind your manicure appointments, shared purchases and a card payout for nail appointments.
| What you bring | How you use Avona | What you check |
|---|---|---|
| £300 for your manicure appointments £70 spent on gel colours and disposable files | Connect your bank or import the payment, then upload the invoice or receipt for gel colours and disposable files. Review the income and the purchase as separate records. | Keep £300 as the sale and the £70 cost separately. The £230 left after this cost is not turnover. Check that the spending is eligible for your business. |
| £100 mixed purchase £80 for gel products for client appointments; £20 for polish for personal use | Upload the itemised receipt and review the suggested category. Identify gel products for client appointments separately from polish for personal use. | Only the eligible £80 business portion belongs in business costs. Exclude the £20 personal purchase, and check that importing both the bank transaction and the receipt has not counted the spending twice. |
| £285 net payout £300 of your sales; £15 processing or platform fees | Import the bank receipt and retain the breakdown for a card payout for nail appointments. Review the original sales and the charge shown on the statement. | Where the £300 represents your sales under the agreement, keep it as income and record the £15 fee separately. Do not add the £285 payout as a second sale. Check any refunds or other adjustments too. |
Keep supporting documents alongside your figures, review business use and apply your accounting method consistently. HMRC: keeping business records ↗
The costs behind your work
Six expenses worth
keeping records for.
Examples for nail technicians. Claim only eligible business costs; mixed use, equipment and your accounting method can change the treatment.
Gel polishes
UV and LED lamps
Replacement drill bits
Sanitising supplies
Nail desk rental
Booking software
One thing to watch
A cash appointment still needs a record
Bank feeds cannot see money that stays in your cash tin. Record cash services and avoid counting the same takings again when you deposit them.
HMRC: keeping business records ↗Fit the admin around the work
A routine around your manicure appointments.
Capture supply receipts between bookings, review card settlements and add cash services so the appointment diary and financial records tell the same story.
Capture the supporting documents
Upload receipts or invoices for gel colours and disposable files. Keep the date, supplier and amount legible, and distinguish gel products for client appointments from polish for personal use.
How document capture works →Reconcile your manicure appointments payments
Review each customer receipt against the work it covers. Keep the breakdown for a card payout for nail appointments available alongside the bank entry, so fees, refunds or timing differences can be explained.
How bank review works →Review before you submit
Review Avona AI’s suggested categories, check that your manicure appointments income is complete, and remove duplicate or personal spending. Keep the evidence for a card payout for nail appointments ready for your annual-return review too.
Before you get started
Questions from nail technicians.
Does MTD apply to everyone in this profession?
No. This page covers nail technicians working as sole traders. Your start date depends on combined qualifying self-employment and property income before expenses, and any exemptions. Employment and limited-company work have different reporting arrangements.
How do booking deposits fit into my income records?
Keep the original booking payment and any later balance or refund together. Apply the timing rules for your accounting method, without counting the appointment price a second time.
How do I record a card payout for nail appointments?
Example: £285 net payout (£300 of your sales; £15 processing or platform fees). Where the £300 represents your sales under the agreement, keep it as income and record the £15 fee separately. Do not add the £285 payout as a second sale. Check any refunds or other adjustments too.
Which bookkeeping issue should I watch for?
A cash appointment still needs a record. Bank feeds cannot see money that stays in your cash tin. Record cash services and avoid counting the same takings again when you deposit them.
Can I keep using my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Bring your manicure appointments income records and evidence of gel colours and disposable files into Avona using supported spreadsheet uploads. Check dates, categories, personal spending and duplicates against the original documents before you approve the records.
Do quarterly updates complete my annual tax return?
No. You still need the annual tax return and any relevant adjustments or other income. HMRC currently lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development for Avona. Confirm support for your own income sources and circumstances before relying on Avona for the annual return.
Built for the way you earn
Keep your nail business numbers tidy.
Choosing Avona
Your questions, answered.
Can I create customer invoices?
Yes. You can create customer invoices with Avona Pro.
What if I am VAT-registered?
Full VAT accounting is available with Avona Pro, so you can manage your VAT-registered business with Avona.
Can my accountant review my records?
Yes. You can connect your Avona account to your bookkeeper or accountant so they can review your records.
Can I use my phone on site?
Yes. Every feature has a mobile-friendly version, so you can manage your accounts from your phone while you are on the move.
Can I keep using my personal bank account?
Yes. Avona supports Open Banking connections and PDF bank statement uploads. You can clearly separate personal and business transactions to keep your business records organised.