For Businesses
Always know what you
owe HMRC. Live.
Connect Xero and see your live corporation tax and VAT position any day of the year. No more end-of-year shocks. Every number explained in plain English.
No credit card required
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Why business owners use Rooby
Stop guessing.
Start planning.
You shouldn't have to wait for your accountant to know what you owe HMRC. Rooby reads your live Xero numbers and tells you what your CT and VAT positions look like, today.
- UK tax rules built in, CT, VAT and CIS handled the way HMRC expects
- Plain-English explanations, you don't need an accounting degree
- Works alongside your accountant, you both see the same numbers
- UK data residency, your business data stays in the UK
- No year-end shock, your CT and VAT bill updates as your business trades
What Rooby does
Everything you need to stay on top of your tax
Your live corporation tax estimate, always up to date
Connect Xero once and Rooby immediately shows you a live CT estimate based on your actual trading numbers. It updates every time your Xero data does, so the number you're looking at is always current, not a guess from six months ago.
- Live CT estimate based on your real Xero profit & loss
- 12-month forecast so you can plan ahead, not just react
- Trend chart shows if your tax bill is growing or shrinking
- Accounts for common adjustments, depreciation, entertaining and more
- UK rate bands applied automatically, marginal relief included
Never be surprised by a VAT bill again
Rooby tracks your VAT position in real time, output VAT collected, input VAT recoverable, and the net amount you'll owe HMRC at your next return date. All calculated directly from your Xero transactions.
- Running VAT balance that updates with every transaction
- Due date and days-until-return shown at a glance
- Standard rate, flat rate and cash accounting schemes supported
- CIS deductions handled correctly for contractors and subcontractors
- Quarter-on-quarter comparison to spot unusual movements early
A health check for your business, not just your tax
The Rooby health score looks across 15 financial signals, cash runway, debtor days, profit margin, tax reserves and more, and gives you a single score that tells you how your business is actually performing. Green, amber, red. Simple.
- 15-component score covering cash, profit, tax, and operations
- Each component shows green / amber / red at a glance
- Drill into any component to see the underlying numbers
- Score updates automatically as your Xero data changes
- Alerts when a component drops to amber or red
Every number explained, in language you actually understand
Tax calculations can be opaque. Rooby shows you exactly how every figure is calculated, in plain English, not accountant-speak. Click any number and see the working behind it: what went in, what was adjusted, what came out.
- Full calculation workings behind every CT and VAT figure
- Friendly language, no jargon, no unexplained codes
- Adjustments explained: what they are and why they matter
- Links to relevant HMRC guidance where helpful
- The same transparency your accountant sees, in your language
Your accountant sees exactly what you see
Rooby gives you and your accountant a shared view of the same numbers, live, at any time of year. No more "I'll ask at year end." No more emailing spreadsheets. Everyone is working from the same data, always.
- Invite your accountant to your Rooby organisation for free
- They see the same live figures you see, no manual updates needed
- Proactive nudges sent to you both when something needs attention
- Read-only access for your accountant, they can't alter your Xero data
- Shared audit trail so you both know what was looked at and when
Up and running in minutes
Three steps.
That's it.
Connect your Xero
Authorise Rooby in Xero with a couple of clicks. Read-only access, we can never modify your data. Setup takes under two minutes.
We calculate everything
Rooby reads your live Xero data and immediately shows your CT estimate, VAT position, and business health score. No manual input required.
Stay in control, year-round
Your numbers update as your business trades. Log in any time and you'll always see a current picture, no waiting for year-end.
Got questions?
Common questions
from business owners
Do I need an accountant to use Rooby?
No. Rooby is designed to be used directly by business owners without any accounting knowledge. You don't need to understand tax law, Rooby handles the calculations and explains everything in plain English.
How accurate is the corporation tax forecast?
As accurate as your Xero bookkeeping. Rooby applies HMRC's CT rules, marginal relief calculations, and common adjustments automatically. Complex situations may still need your accountant's input.
Does Rooby replace my accountant?
No, and it's not designed to. Rooby gives you visibility so you can plan better and have more informed conversations with your accountant. They still file your CT600s and provide qualified advice.
What VAT schemes does Rooby support?
Standard rate, flat rate, and cash accounting. Rooby reads your Xero VAT settings and applies the correct scheme automatically.
Is my financial data safe?
Yes. Read-only Xero access, UK data residency, AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. You can revoke access at any time. Full security details →
How much does Rooby cost?
£10 per connected Xero organisation per month. No contract, cancel any time. See full pricing →
Stop guessing. Start knowing.
Connect your Xero and see what you owe HMRC, live, year-round, in plain English.
No credit card required