Xero Price Increase
August 19, 2022
From 15 September 2022, Xero is increasing the price of all its plans. The increase below will be passed onto you at your next Xero invoicing cycle after this date.
- Starter plans will increase by $2 per month
- Standard plans will increase by $4 per month
- Premium plans will increase by $6 per month
New Xero Plan
Xero has released a new plan called Ultimate. This plan is good for larger employers and more complex business. It includes:
- Multiple currencies
- Payroll for 5 employees
- Expenses for up to 5 people
- Projects for up to 5 people
- Advanced insights with Analytics Plus
If you are interested in upgrading to this plan or using Xero for the first time, please contact your client manager.
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