Payment & Subscriptions

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How does The Pet Sitter's pricing model work?

The Pet Sitter offers a permanent Free plan and Pro business tools through a flat annual software subscription. We take no commission on bookings. Your software subscription is separate from the payment methods you offer clients. See current prices and plan availability.

How do I get paid by pet owners?

Choose your methods and instructions in Profile → Payment methods: cash, bank transfers, your own Stripe or PayPal links and supported local options, such as Bancontact in Belgium. The editor shows country and account requirements. Selecting a method does not open a provider account or start automatic collection. The public profile shows method names; details appear after booking confirmation. Clients pay you directly and you manually mark payment received. Provider fees and eligibility remain between you and that provider.

Do I need to declare my pet sitting income for tax purposes?

Yes. Pet sitting income is generally taxable in most jurisdictions. We recommend keeping accurate records of your earnings and expenses, and consulting a tax professional or your local tax authority for guidance specific to your situation. The Pet Sitter does not provide tax advice, but our earnings tracking tools — and invoicing, on the Pro plan — help you maintain clear financial records.

Can I generate invoices through The Pet Sitter?

Invoice generation is a Pro feature, when invoicing is available. Completed bookings can generate printable invoices automatically; you can also create manual invoices for client records, including work arranged elsewhere. Complete your business and tax details as appropriate before issuing them. Free includes bookings and manual payment tracking, not invoice generation. An invoice records what was billed; we do not check whether money arrived.

Can I export records for my accountant?

You can export client and earnings data. Pro also provides a bookkeeper CSV of issued invoices with recorded tax breakdowns, grouped by currency. This is a file export; live Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB connections are on the roadmap. These tools do not file tax returns or transmit Peppol invoices.