Record keeping for UK subcontractors

Keep your subcontractor records clear, organised and ready when you need them.

SubbieRecord helps UK subcontractors track Construction Industry Scheme payments and deductions, qualifying costs, contractors, VAT and tax-year totals without relying on spreadsheets or heavyweight accounting software.

Independent app: SubbieRecord is an independent record-keeping app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) or the UK Government. It does not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
Subcontractor record keeping

Practical tools for day-to-day payment records.

SubbieRecord focuses on the records subcontractors actually need to keep track of: who paid you, what was deducted, which tax year it belongs to and what you received.

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Track and calculate deductions

Record labour or other scheme-liable amounts, qualifying costs, deduction rates, expected payment and the amount actually received.

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VAT and Domestic Reverse Charge

Keep VAT treatment and Domestic Reverse Charge details alongside each payment record, including the VAT rate used.

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Tax-year summaries

View current and previous UK tax years with totals for labour, materials, deductions, money received, payments and active contractors.

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Opening balances

Starting part-way through the tax year? Add contractor opening balances so earlier totals can be included without creating fake payment records.

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Contractor records

Keep contractor totals and payment history organised, with scalable lists designed to remain practical as your contractor list grows.

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Backup and restore

Create a manual SubbieRecord backup containing your payment, contractor, opening-balance and saved My Details information, then restore it when needed.

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PDF reports

Create tax-year summary PDFs or full PDFs containing individual payment records for your own files or your accountant.

CSV

CSV exports

Export an editable spreadsheet file for Excel, Google Sheets or your accountant.

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Privacy-first by design

Normal SubbieRecord records stay in the app's private storage on your device. There are no adverts, analytics, location tracking or behavioural tracking.

Free plan + optional Premium

Start with the essentials. Unlock more when you need it.

The free plan supports up to five payment records so you can try the core SubbieRecord workflow. SubbieRecord Premium unlocks unlimited payment records plus PDF and CSV reporting.

Premium pricing: £3.99 per month or £29.99 per year.

SubbieRecord Premium
  • Unlimited payment records
  • PDF tax-year reports
  • CSV exports for Excel or your accountant
  • Current deduction, VAT and DRC tools
  • Existing records remain accessible if you cancel

Subscriptions are purchased and managed through Google Play. Pricing shown is for the UK and may be displayed differently by Google Play in other regions.

Local-first data

Your records stay under your control.

SubbieRecord stores normal app records locally on your Android device. Manual backups, PDF reports and CSV files are only created when you choose to create them.

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Common questions

SubbieRecord FAQ

What is SubbieRecord?

SubbieRecord is an independent Android record-keeping app for UK subcontractors who want a straightforward way to track Construction Industry Scheme payments and deductions, contractors and tax-year totals.

Does SubbieRecord send my records to a server?

No. Normal SubbieRecord records are stored locally on your device. Files only leave the app when you deliberately export, back up or share them.

Can I use SubbieRecord part-way through a tax year?

Yes. Opening balances let you bring existing contractor totals into the correct tax year without creating artificial payment entries.

Does SubbieRecord support reverse charge VAT?

Yes. SubbieRecord can record normal VAT and Domestic Reverse Charge information alongside payment records.

How much does SubbieRecord Premium cost?

The free plan supports up to five payment records. Premium is £3.99 per month or £29.99 per year and unlocks unlimited payment records plus PDF and CSV reporting.

Is SubbieRecord an HMRC or UK Government app?

No. SubbieRecord is an independent record-keeping tool from PocketForge Studio and is not affiliated with or endorsed by HMRC or the UK Government.

Support

Need help with SubbieRecord?

SubbieRecord is published and operated by PocketForge Studio. Use the support link to contact us with support, privacy or feedback enquiries.

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