Health, beauty & wellness
MTD software for pilates instructors.
A balanced practice. More manageable paperwork.
Private lessons, small-group sessions and studio bookings all generate financial admin. Avona helps Pilates instructors organise the evidence without adding another task between clients.
- Who it is for
- Pilates instructors 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.
A prepaid lesson pack is a payment to track, even though the sessions happen later. Keep purchase and refund details with your booking records and use your accounting method consistently.
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 Pilates lessons.
Bring the evidence into Avona, review the suggested categories and check the figures before submitting. These three examples show the records behind your Pilates lessons, shared purchases and a Pilates reformer purchase.
| What you bring | How you use Avona | What you check |
|---|---|---|
| £360 for your Pilates lessons £95 spent on studio rental | Connect your bank or import the payment, then upload the invoice or receipt for studio rental. Review the income and the purchase as separate records. | Keep £360 as the sale and the £95 cost separately. The £265 left after this cost is not turnover. Check that the spending is eligible for your business. |
| £100 mixed purchase £80 for exercise balls for client lessons; £20 for equipment for personal workouts | Upload the itemised receipt and review the suggested category. Identify exercise balls for client lessons separately from equipment for personal workouts. | 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. |
| £1,200 equipment invoice The purchase price may differ from monthly repayments | Upload the invoice for a Pilates reformer purchase and retain any hire-purchase or finance agreement. Review what was bought and any private use. | Do not treat each finance repayment as an ordinary running cost. Equipment treatment depends on your accounting method and the agreement; keep purchase cost, interest and repayments distinguishable for review. |
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 pilates instructors. Claim only eligible business costs; mixed use, equipment and your accounting method can change the treatment.
Studio rental
Pilates rings and balls
Equipment servicing
Booking subscriptions
Professional insurance
Business advertising
One thing to watch
Keep reformer purchases properly documented
A substantial equipment purchase needs more than the monthly finance debit. Retain the invoice and finance terms so the purchase, interest and repayments can be reviewed correctly.
HMRC: office, property and equipment ↗Fit the admin around the work
A routine around your Pilates lessons.
Upload studio and equipment invoices, then reconcile lesson-pack payments and refunds against your booking records.
Capture the supporting documents
Upload receipts or invoices for studio rental. Keep the date, supplier and amount legible, and distinguish exercise balls for client lessons from equipment for personal workouts.
How document capture works →Reconcile your Pilates lessons payments
Review each customer receipt against the work it covers. Keep the breakdown for a Pilates reformer purchase 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 Pilates lessons income is complete, and remove duplicate or personal spending. Keep the evidence for a Pilates reformer purchase ready for your annual-return review too.
Before you get started
Questions from pilates instructors.
Does MTD apply to everyone in this profession?
No. This page covers pilates instructors 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 should I record a reformer bought on finance?
Keep the purchase invoice and finance documents. Review the equipment cost, interest and repayments separately under your accounting method rather than treating each debit as room rent.
How do I record a Pilates reformer purchase?
Example: £1,200 equipment invoice (the purchase price may differ from monthly repayments). Do not treat each finance repayment as an ordinary running cost. Equipment treatment depends on your accounting method and the agreement; keep purchase cost, interest and repayments distinguishable for review.
Which bookkeeping issue should I watch for?
Keep reformer purchases properly documented. A substantial equipment purchase needs more than the monthly finance debit. Retain the invoice and finance terms so the purchase, interest and repayments can be reviewed correctly.
Can I keep using my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Bring your Pilates lessons income records and evidence of studio rental 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
Give your Pilates records a steady routine.
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.