Short answer
Odoo works well for UK businesses. Odoo Accounting is on HMRC’s list of software for Making Tax Digital for VAT, and Odoo has UK modules for the chart of accounts, BACS payments and the Construction Industry Scheme. Odoo has no native UK payroll, so UK payroll runs through an integration such as Employment Hero or a third-party add-on. Odoo prices in GBP, from £18 per user per month on the Standard plan billed yearly in the first year.
Key takeaways
- Odoo Accounting is listed by HMRC for MTD for VAT.
- UK localisation covers accounts, reports, BACS, CIS and the HMRC API.
- There is no native UK payroll in Odoo 19 or Odoo 20.
- Odoo does not list a UK office; UK projects are mostly delivered by partners.
- Odoo 20 was released in September 2026 and is supported until September 2029.
UK buyers looking at Odoo tend to ask the same questions: does it handle VAT and Making Tax Digital, what about payroll, how much does it cost in pounds, and who supports it here. As an Odoo Partner based in Northampton, these come up in almost every first call. Everything below was checked against Odoo, HMRC and GOV.UK in October 2026.
Does Odoo work with Making Tax Digital for VAT?
Yes. HMRC’s MTD for VAT software finder lists “Odoo – Accounting”. Odoo’s UK localisation documentation explains how Odoo connects to HMRC, fetches your VAT obligations and submits returns. Two practical points:
- Odoo cannot submit a VAT return that is more than three months late.
- In Odoo 19, only one company and user pair can be connected to HMRC at a time. Odoo 20 stores HMRC authentication per company, which helps multi-company groups.
Our Odoo Making Tax Digital guide covers setup in detail.
What UK localisation does Odoo include?
Odoo UK modules
Does Odoo do UK payroll?
Not natively. Odoo’s payroll localisation list for Odoo 20 does not include the UK. Odoo’s UK documentation points to an Employment Hero payroll integration instead, and some third parties sell UK payroll add-ons. If you choose an add-on, check it appears on HMRC’s recognised payroll software list. Many UK Odoo customers keep their existing payroll provider and post journals into Odoo.
How much does Odoo cost in the UK?
Odoo prices are per user per month in GBP. These are the prices on Odoo’s pricing page for the UK in October 2026.
| Plan | Yearly billing, first 12 months | Yearly billing, regular | Monthly billing, regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| One App Free | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Standard | £18 | £22 | £28 |
| Custom | £32 | £41 | £52 |
The Standard plan runs on Odoo Online only. The Custom plan adds Studio, multi-company, the external API and the choice of Odoo Online, Odoo.sh or on-premise hosting. Light users for things like time off, expenses and the shop floor are available through Odoo. See our Odoo pricing UK guide, Odoo light users explained and Odoo hosting compared.
Does Odoo have a UK office?
Odoo’s official list of offices does not include the UK. Odoo bills UK customers in GBP and provides support remotely, while most UK implementation, training and day-to-day support is delivered by Odoo partners. The Odoo UK partner directory lists partners by tier; our guide to Odoo partner tiers explains how to read it.
Which Odoo version should a UK business use?
New projects should start on the latest version. Odoo 20 was released in September 2026 with standard support until September 2029, according to Odoo’s support policy. Odoo 17 standard support ended in September 2026, so businesses still on Odoo 17 or earlier should plan an upgrade. See Odoo 20 new features.
Community or Enterprise for a UK business?
Odoo Community is free and open source, but full Accounting, Odoo’s hosting, version upgrades and unlimited functional support are Enterprise features. For UK businesses that need MTD submissions from Odoo, Enterprise is the safer choice. Our Odoo Community vs Enterprise post compares them in full.
How long does an Odoo implementation take in the UK?
UK partners publish estimates of roughly 6 to 8 weeks for a small finance and sales rollout and 3 to 5 months for manufacturing or multi-company projects. Data migration, integrations and payroll are the usual factors. See our Odoo implementation timeline and Odoo implementation cost factors.
How Thoughtlogik helps
Thoughtlogik is an Odoo Partner and Zoho Premium Partner in Northampton. We set up Odoo for UK businesses with MTD, UK chart of accounts, BACS and CIS from day one, connect payroll and other systems, and migrate data from Sage, Xero and QuickBooks. See our Odoo partner UK services or our Sage to Odoo migration guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Odoo HMRC recognised for Making Tax Digital?
Yes. Odoo Accounting is listed on HMRC’s software finder for Making Tax Digital for VAT, using Odoo’s UK HMRC API module.
Does Odoo have UK payroll?
Odoo has no native UK payroll in Odoo 19 or 20. UK payroll is handled through an integration such as Employment Hero or a third-party add-on, or by keeping your payroll provider and posting journals to Odoo.
How much does Odoo cost per user in the UK?
Odoo Standard costs £22 per user per month billed yearly (£18 in the first year) and Custom £41 (£32 in the first year). Monthly billing costs more, and One App Free is £0.
Does Odoo have an office in the UK?
Odoo’s official office list does not include the UK. UK customers are billed in GBP and most local implementation and support is delivered by Odoo partners.
Does Odoo support the Construction Industry Scheme?
Yes. Odoo has a UK Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) module as part of its UK localisation.
Considering Odoo for a UK business? Book a free consultation with our Odoo partner UK team.
