Subscription rules for accountants and advisers

Based on draft Regulations laid 19 October 2026.

Short answer. Clients selling subscriptions to UK consumers need set notices and a dated record. An adviser can run the scope check and the date calculator with them, then have the notices set up so the client is not relying on memory.

Clients ask their accountant first. The free tools give you something concrete to share: whether the rules are likely to apply, and every notice date for a given plan.

  • The scope check covers the excluded sectors.
  • The calculator exports a shareable link with the plan details in it.
  • Setting it up for a client is quick, and several clients in one place is planned for later.

Worked example: Client annual plan

A first year at an introductory rate, then £99 a year from 3 May 2028.

DateNoticeWhat it covers
3 May 2027Full contract informationAt sign-up
3 May 2027Cooling-off noticeCooling-off ends 17 May 2027
26 April 2028Discount ending reminderPayment of £99.00 on 3 May 2028
3 May 2028Renewal cooling-off noticePayment of £99.00 on 3 May 2028. Cooling-off ends 17 May 2028
3 April 2029Early renewal reminderPayment of £99.00 on 3 May 2029
26 April 2029Final renewal reminderPayment of £99.00 on 3 May 2029
3 May 2029Renewal cooling-off noticePayment of £99.00 on 3 May 2029. Cooling-off ends 17 May 2029

End-of-contract confirmation: Within 24 hours of an online cancellation.

Suggested checkout wording: We'll email you 3 to 7 days before your discounted period ends, and 30 days and again 7 days before each renewal. You can cancel online at any time.

Timings use our suggested defaults. The law doesn't fix the number of days; you choose a window and state it at checkout.

Questions

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Renewful

Renewful sends the notices the draft UK subscription Regulations ask for, keeps a dated record, and publishes free tools and guides so small businesses can work out what applies to them.

Not legal advice. If unsure, check with an adviser.