=== ComptaFlow UK by MeeTempo ===
Contributors: meetempo
Tags: uk-accounting, bookkeeping, vat, small-business, accounting
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

UK accounting plugin for sole traders, partnerships & limited companies. Guided entry, automatic journal entries, VAT tracking, HMRC-ready exports.

== Description ==

**The WordPress plugin built for UK accounting standards.**

ComptaFlow UK by MeeTempo is a free accounting assistant designed specifically for the United Kingdom: sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies. Enter your daily transactions with a guided system that automatically suggests the right nominal codes and generates proper double-entry journal entries. Built around UK tax requirements and HMRC compliance.

= Why ComptaFlow UK by MeeTempo? =

✅ **Guided Entry**: Nominal codes are automatically suggested (type "fuel" → 6540, "insurance" → 6040)

✅ **Automatic Journal Entries**: Double-entry bookkeeping generated automatically

✅ **UK Chart of Accounts**: 30+ pre-configured nominal codes following UK conventions

✅ **Multiple Exports**: Audit Trail, Trial Balance, Journal, Nominal Ledger, Profit & Loss

✅ **VAT Tracking**: Monitor your VAT for Standard, Flat Rate, and Annual schemes

= Features (Free Version) =

* **Income and expense entries** with guided nominal code suggestions
* **Automatic journal entries** following UK double-entry standards
* **UK Chart of Accounts** with pre-configured nominal codes (1100-7020)
* **Client management** - Full CRM with company/individual support
* **Invoicing** - Create, send, and track invoices with PDF generation
* **Credit notes** - Issue credit notes with automatic journal entries
* **Financial operations** (bank transfers, loans, capital, director's loan)
* **Manual journal entries** for adjustments
* **CSV Exports**: Audit Trail, Trial Balance, Journal, Nominal Ledger, Profit & Loss
* **VAT rate management** (Standard 20%, Reduced 5%, Zero, Exempt, Reverse Charge)
* **VAT settings** for all UK schemes (Standard, Flat Rate, Annual, Not Registered)
* **Backup and restore** functionality
* **Company settings** with Companies House lookup
* **UK fiscal year** support (April to March or custom)

= The Right Workflow =

1. **Daily**: Enter your income and expenses with the guided system
2. **Weekly**: Review your journal entries and correct if needed
3. **Monthly**: Export your reports and track your VAT
4. **Year-End**: Send your exports to your accountant for validation

= Who Is This For? =

* UK sole traders and freelancers
* Partnerships and LLPs
* Limited company directors (Ltd, PLC)
* Small businesses in the UK up to 10 employees
* Anyone who needs UK-standard bookkeeping in WordPress

⚠️ **Important**: This plugin is built for UK accounting standards and HMRC requirements. It is not suitable for US, EU, or other countries' accounting systems.

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org
2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Activate the plugin
4. Access **ComptaFlow UK** in the WordPress admin menu
5. Configure your company in Settings (Company Number, VAT scheme, etc.)
6. Start entering your transactions!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this plugin for my country? =

ComptaFlow UK is built **exclusively for the United Kingdom** and UK accounting standards. It supports UK VAT schemes (Standard, Flat Rate, Annual Accounting), Companies House registration numbers, and HMRC-compliant exports. If you are not based in the UK, this plugin is not for you.

= Does this plugin replace an accountant? =

No. ComptaFlow UK by MeeTempo is an accounting entry assistance tool. It helps you maintain your daily bookkeeping with a guided system. For annual validation, year-end closing, Corporation Tax returns, and official HMRC submissions, we recommend working with a qualified accountant.

= What exports are available in the free version? =

The free version includes five CSV exports:
* **Audit Trail** - Full journal entries export (HMRC compliant)
* **Trial Balance** - Account balances for a period
* **Nominal Ledger** - Detailed movements by account
* **Journal** - Chronological list of all entries
* **Profit & Loss** - Revenue and expenses summary

= What VAT schemes are supported? =

The plugin supports:
* **Not VAT Registered** - For businesses below the threshold (currently £90,000)
* **Standard VAT** - Quarterly returns
* **Flat Rate Scheme** - Simplified VAT calculation
* **Annual Accounting Scheme** - Annual return with interim payments

= Is my data secure? =

Yes. All your accounting data stays in your WordPress database. The free version makes no external API calls except for the optional Companies House lookup. Your financial information never leaves your server.

= What is the UK fiscal year? =

By default, the plugin uses the standard UK tax year (6 April to 5 April). For limited companies, you can set a custom accounting year end in Settings. The most common choice for companies is 1 April to 31 March.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard - Overview of your accounting with key indicators
2. Sales - Record customer income with guided entry
3. Expenses - Track purchases with automatic VAT calculation
4. Journal - View all double-entry journal entries
5. Exports - Download Audit Trail, Trial Balance, and more
6. Settings - Company information with Companies House lookup
7. VAT Settings - Configure your VAT scheme

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* NEW: Client management (company and individual contacts)
* NEW: Invoicing module with PDF generation
* NEW: Credit notes with automatic journal entries
* NEW: Invoice status tracking (Draft, Sent, Paid, Overdue, Cancelled)
* NEW: Automatic overdue invoice detection
* Improved: Go Pro page is now informational only
* Removed: All trialware and Pro-only code references
* Code quality: Full WordPress.org compliance

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release on WordPress.org
* Income and expense management with guided entry
* Automatic journal entries generation
* UK Chart of Accounts with 30+ nominal codes
* Financial operations tracking (sole trader and company)
* Manual journal entries for adjustments
* CSV exports: Audit Trail, Trial Balance, Journal, Nominal Ledger, Profit & Loss
* VAT rate management (Standard 20%, Reduced 5%, Zero, Exempt, Reverse Charge, Outside Scope)
* VAT settings for all UK schemes
* Company settings with Companies House lookup
* UK fiscal year support (April-March or custom)
* Backup and restore functionality

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
New invoicing module with client management, PDF invoices, and credit notes. All trialware code removed for WordPress.org compliance.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. Start managing your UK accounting with guided entry and automatic journal generation.

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the following external service:

= Companies House API =

The optional "Company Lookup" feature in Settings allows you to search for UK company information (name, registration number, registered address) using the official Companies House API.

* **When**: Only when you manually click the "Look up" button in the Company Settings page
* **What is sent**: The company name or number you type in the search field
* **Service provider**: Companies House (UK Government)
* **API endpoint**: Requests are proxied through our secure endpoint at `https://api.meetempo.com/ch/` to protect the API key
* **Companies House website**: [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house)
* **Companies House API documentation**: [https://developer.company-information.service.gov.uk/](https://developer.company-information.service.gov.uk/)
* **Terms of Use**: [https://developer.company-information.service.gov.uk/developer-guidelines](https://developer.company-information.service.gov.uk/developer-guidelines)
* **Privacy Policy**: [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house/about/personal-information-charter](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house/about/personal-information-charter)

No other external API calls are made by this plugin. All accounting data remains exclusively in your WordPress database.

== Disclaimer ==

ComptaFlow UK by MeeTempo is an accounting entry assistance and data organisation tool. It does not constitute certified accounting software, nor does it provide tax or legal advice. The user remains responsible for the accuracy of their accounting. We recommend having documents validated by a qualified accountant before submitting them to HMRC or Companies House.

== Privacy ==

This free version of ComptaFlow UK makes no external API calls except for the optional Companies House company lookup feature (which queries the official Companies House API via a secure proxy). All your accounting data remains exclusively in your WordPress database.
