Frequently asked questions
ZintLedger is built for sole traders, freelancers, tradies, consultants, small business owners, and people who want a simpler way to keep business records without needing to understand complex accounting software.
ZintLedger is a simple business record-keeping app for expenses, income, receipts, invoices, payments, and business notes. It is designed to help small business owners stay organised without needing complex accounting software.
ZintLedger is for sole traders, freelancers, tradies, consultants, delivery drivers, home businesses, market stall holders, side hustlers, and small business owners who want to keep business records in one place.
Yes. ZintLedger is designed to be simple and practical. You can record what you spent, what you earned, attach receipts, and keep notes so you have better records when speaking with your accountant, tax agent, or bookkeeper.
ZintLedger is designed with simple wording and practical workflows. The goal is to make record keeping easier, even if you are not confident with accounting terms. You can start by recording expenses, income, and receipts as they happen.
No. ZintLedger is not built like traditional accounting software. It is designed to help you capture business records in plain language. You should still ask a qualified accountant, BAS agent, or tax agent for professional advice when needed.
ZintLedger is a record-keeping tool. It helps you organise business information, but it does not replace full accounting software, professional bookkeeping, tax advice, BAS advice, legal advice, or financial advice.
Yes. ZintLedger can help you keep expenses, income, receipts, evidence, and notes organised so it is easier to review your records at tax time. However, you are responsible for checking your records and getting professional advice where needed.
No. ZintLedger does not lodge tax returns, BAS, GST reports, or any documents with the ATO. It helps you prepare and organise information that you may later give to your accountant, tax agent, or bookkeeper.
Yes. You can record your expenses and income whether you are registered for GST or not. If you are unsure whether you should register for GST, speak with a qualified accountant, BAS agent, tax agent, or check ATO guidance.
Yes. ZintLedger can help you record whether GST is included in an expense or invoice. Any GST calculations shown in the app should be checked before using them for tax or BAS purposes.
Business use percentage is useful when something is partly business and partly personal. For example, if your phone is used 60% for business and 40% personally, you can record the business-use percentage so your records are clearer.
Yes. ZintLedger supports business-use percentage so you can record expenses that are not fully business related. The app is designed to help separate the business portion from the personal portion for clearer reporting.
Yes. You can attach receipt photos or supporting evidence to your records. This is useful when you need to remember what the expense was for or provide evidence later.
Yes. ZintLedger helps you store receipt photos and evidence, but you are responsible for keeping records that are complete, accurate, readable, and suitable for your tax or business needs.
In Australia, many business records generally need to be kept for 5 years. Some records may need to be kept longer depending on your situation. Please check ATO guidance or ask your accountant or tax agent.
Yes. ZintLedger can help you record invoices, payments, and related sales information. This helps you see what has been invoiced, what has been paid, and what may still need follow-up.
Yes. ZintLedger can record different payment methods including cash, card, bank transfer, PayID, and other payment types. You are responsible for recording income accurately and following applicable tax laws.
Yes. ZintLedger is designed to make your records easier to review. Where export or report features are available, you can use them to share information with your accountant, bookkeeper, BAS agent, or tax agent.
No. ZintLedger can help record and organise expenses, but it does not decide what you can legally claim. Deduction rules depend on your business, your situation, and tax law. Please ask a qualified professional.
ZintLedger is designed for simple small business record keeping. If you operate more than one business, you should keep records clearly separated. More advanced multi-business features may be introduced in future versions.
Pocket, Plus, Data and Support
ZintLedger Pocket is the on-device version of ZintLedger. Your records are stored on your device and, where enabled by you, may sync through your Apple iCloud account.
No. ZintLedger Pocket is designed for on-device storage with optional Apple iCloud sync. We do not operate a central ZintLedger server for Pocket records.
ZintLedger Plus, where offered, may include additional cloud-enabled features such as enhanced backup, multi-device sync, account access, dashboards, team access, advisor access, or integrations.
ZintLedger Plus may be offered as an optional future plan. If Plus features become available, pricing, inclusions, storage details, and feature limits will be shown before purchase or activation.
No. Plus is optional. ZintLedger Pocket is designed for users who want simple on-device record keeping with optional iCloud sync.
If you use iCloud sync and sign in with the same Apple ID, your data may sync to your new device depending on your device and iCloud settings. You should also keep your own backups or exports where available.
For Pocket, your ability to recover data depends on your device backup, Apple ID, and iCloud settings. We may not be able to recover Pocket data for you because it is not stored on our central server.
Normally, no. Pocket data is stored on your device and may sync through your Apple iCloud account. We can only see information you choose to send to us, such as screenshots, exports, or support details.
No. We do not sell your personal data. Please see our Privacy Policy for more details about how information is handled.
ZintLedger may use device security features such as Face ID or Touch ID where enabled. These are handled by Apple on your device. We do not receive or store your biometric information.
For Pocket, you can delete records in the app and manage related app or iCloud data through your device settings. For Plus, where offered, you may request account or cloud data deletion by contacting support.
Export and reporting features may be available depending on the app version and feature set. These are designed to help you review records or share information with your accountant or adviser.
Pocket is designed to work on your device. Some features may work without internet, but iCloud sync, future Plus features, updates, support, and some account features may require connectivity.
ZintLedger is mainly designed for small business owners and sole traders. Accountants and bookkeepers may still find it useful when helping clients who need simple, organised records.
ZintLedger is not intended to replace full accounting platforms for businesses that need payroll, bank feeds, complex reconciliations, inventory, or advanced compliance workflows. It is designed to be simpler for everyday small business record keeping.
Yes. ZintLedger is especially useful if you are starting small and want to build good record-keeping habits early.
You can edit or correct records where the app supports it. It is better to record something and fix it later than to lose receipts or forget important business details.
For support, email info@niyatechlabs.au. Please do not send sensitive tax file numbers, passwords, bank login details, or unnecessary personal information.